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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,140.27, 1,710.48 and 318.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,140.27, 1,710.48 and 318.54 is: 477.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,140.27 : 1,710.48 = 318.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,140.27/1,710.48 = 318.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,140.27x = 1,710.48 × 318.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,140.27x = 544,863.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 544,863.91/1,140.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 477.84

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