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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,140.24, 1,709.64 and 653.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,140.24, 1,709.64 and 653.04 is: 979.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,140.24 : 1,709.64 = 653.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,140.24/1,709.64 = 653.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,140.24x = 1,709.64 × 653.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,140.24x = 1,116,463.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,116,463.31/1,140.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 979.15

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