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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,140.46, 1,708.86 and 677.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,140.46, 1,708.86 and 677.14 is: 1,014.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,140.46 : 1,708.86 = 677.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,140.46/1,708.86 = 677.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,140.46x = 1,708.86 × 677.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,140.46x = 1,157,137.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,157,137.46/1,140.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,014.62

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