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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,140.33, 1,710.54 and 653.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,140.33, 1,710.54 and 653.16 is: 979.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,140.33 : 1,710.54 = 653.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,140.33/1,710.54 = 653.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,140.33x = 1,710.54 × 653.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,140.33x = 1,117,256.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,117,256.31/1,140.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 979.77

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