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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,140.47, 1,710.71 and 410.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,140.47, 1,710.71 and 410.26 is: 615.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,140.47 : 1,710.71 = 410.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,140.47/1,710.71 = 410.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,140.47x = 1,710.71 × 410.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,140.47x = 701,835.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 701,835.88/1,140.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.39

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