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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,140.17, 1,707.30 and 976.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,140.17, 1,707.30 and 976.69 is: 1,462.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,140.17 : 1,707.30 = 976.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,140.17/1,707.30 = 976.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,140.17x = 1,707.30 × 976.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,140.17x = 1,667,504.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,667,504.97/1,140.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,462.50

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