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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,140.35, 1,710.63 and 491.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,140.35, 1,710.63 and 491.14 is: 736.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,140.35 : 1,710.63 = 491.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,140.35/1,710.63 = 491.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,140.35x = 1,710.63 × 491.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,140.35x = 840,158.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 840,158.82/1,140.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.76

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