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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,140.46, 1,710.70 and 360.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,140.46, 1,710.70 and 360.42 is: 540.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,140.46 : 1,710.70 = 360.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,140.46/1,710.70 = 360.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,140.46x = 1,710.70 × 360.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,140.46x = 616,570.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,570.49/1,140.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.63

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