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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,140.26, 1,709.38 and 554.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,140.26, 1,709.38 and 554.94 is: 831.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,140.26 : 1,709.38 = 554.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,140.26/1,709.38 = 554.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,140.26x = 1,709.38 × 554.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,140.26x = 948,603.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 948,603.34/1,140.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831.92

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