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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,140.41, 1,710.11 and 524.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,140.41, 1,710.11 and 524.32 is: 786.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,140.41 : 1,710.11 = 524.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,140.41/1,710.11 = 524.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,140.41x = 1,710.11 × 524.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,140.41x = 896,641.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 896,641.91/1,140.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786.24

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