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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,140.48, 1,710.74 and 410.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,140.48, 1,710.74 and 410.08 is: 615.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,140.48 : 1,710.74 = 410.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,140.48/1,710.74 = 410.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,140.48x = 1,710.74 × 410.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,140.48x = 701,540.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 701,540.26/1,140.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.13

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