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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,140.47, 1,710.77 and 360.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,140.47, 1,710.77 and 360.49 is: 540.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,140.47 : 1,710.77 = 360.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,140.47/1,710.77 = 360.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,140.47x = 1,710.77 × 360.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,140.47x = 616,715.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,715.48/1,140.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.76

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