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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,140.24, 1,710.90 and 620.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,140.24, 1,710.90 and 620.22 is: 930.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,140.24 : 1,710.90 = 620.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,140.24/1,710.90 = 620.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,140.24x = 1,710.90 × 620.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,140.24x = 1,061,134.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,061,134.40/1,140.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 930.62

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