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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,140.17, 1,710.26 and 400.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,140.17, 1,710.26 and 400.32 is: 600.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,140.17 : 1,710.26 = 400.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,140.17/1,710.26 = 400.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,140.17x = 1,710.26 × 400.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,140.17x = 684,648.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,648.22/1,140.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.48

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