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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,140.39, 1,710.80 and 409.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,140.39, 1,710.80 and 409.93 is: 614.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,140.39 : 1,710.80 = 409.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,140.39/1,710.80 = 409.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,140.39x = 1,710.80 × 409.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,140.39x = 701,308.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 701,308.24/1,140.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 614.97

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