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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,140.48, 1,713.96 and 1,111.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,140.48, 1,713.96 and 1,111.32 is: 1,670.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,140.48 : 1,713.96 = 1,111.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,140.48/1,713.96 = 1,111.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,140.48x = 1,713.96 × 1,111.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,140.48x = 1,904,758.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,904,758.03/1,140.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,670.14

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