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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,140.44, 1,710.68 and 678.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,140.44, 1,710.68 and 678.39 is: 1,017.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,140.44 : 1,710.68 = 678.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,140.44/1,710.68 = 678.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,140.44x = 1,710.68 × 678.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,140.44x = 1,160,504.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,160,504.81/1,140.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,017.60

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