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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,140.47, 1,709.24 and 515.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,140.47, 1,709.24 and 515.31 is: 772.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,140.47 : 1,709.24 = 515.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,140.47/1,709.24 = 515.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,140.47x = 1,709.24 × 515.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,140.47x = 880,785.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 880,785.89/1,140.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 772.30

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