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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,140.28, 1,709.37 and 554.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,140.28, 1,709.37 and 554.95 is: 831.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,140.28 : 1,709.37 = 554.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,140.28/1,709.37 = 554.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,140.28x = 1,709.37 × 554.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,140.28x = 948,614.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 948,614.88/1,140.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831.91

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