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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,140.27, 1,710.32 and 654.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,140.27, 1,710.32 and 654.42 is: 981.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,140.27 : 1,710.32 = 654.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,140.27/1,710.32 = 654.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,140.27x = 1,710.32 × 654.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,140.27x = 1,119,269.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,119,269.25/1,140.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 981.58

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