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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,140.23, 1,710.61 and 360.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,140.23, 1,710.61 and 360.27 is: 540.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,140.23 : 1,710.61 = 360.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,140.23/1,710.61 = 360.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,140.23x = 1,710.61 × 360.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,140.23x = 616,281.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,281.46/1,140.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.49

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