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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,140.35, 1,710.39 and 360.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,140.35, 1,710.39 and 360.35 is: 540.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,140.35 : 1,710.39 = 360.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,140.35/1,710.39 = 360.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,140.35x = 1,710.39 × 360.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,140.35x = 616,339.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,339.04/1,140.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.48

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