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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,140.23, 1,710.34 and 274.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,140.23, 1,710.34 and 274.54 is: 411.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,140.23 : 1,710.34 = 274.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,140.23/1,710.34 = 274.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,140.23x = 1,710.34 × 274.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,140.23x = 469,552.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 469,552.12/1,140.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.81

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