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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,140.24, 1,710.54 and 409.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,140.24, 1,710.54 and 409.66 is: 614.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,140.24 : 1,710.54 = 409.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,140.24/1,710.54 = 409.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,140.24x = 1,710.54 × 409.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,140.24x = 700,739.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 700,739.82/1,140.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.55

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