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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,140.21, 1,709.39 and 653.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,140.21, 1,709.39 and 653.60 is: 979.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,140.21 : 1,709.39 = 653.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,140.21/1,709.39 = 653.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,140.21x = 1,709.39 × 653.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,140.21x = 1,117,245.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,117,245.49/1,140.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 979.86

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