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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,140.19, 1,710.28 and 274.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,140.19, 1,710.28 and 274.50 is: 411.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,140.19 : 1,710.28 = 274.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,140.19/1,710.28 = 274.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,140.19x = 1,710.28 × 274.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,140.19x = 469,472.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,472.20/1,140.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.75

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