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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,140.48, 1,710.72 and 456.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,140.48, 1,710.72 and 456.96 is: 685.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,140.48 : 1,710.72 = 456.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,140.48/1,710.72 = 456.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,140.48x = 1,710.72 × 456.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,140.48x = 781,730.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781,730.61/1,140.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.44

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