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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,140.49, 1,710.73 and 410.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,140.49, 1,710.73 and 410.06 is: 615.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,140.49 : 1,710.73 = 410.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,140.49/1,710.73 = 410.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,140.49x = 1,710.73 × 410.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,140.49x = 701,506.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 701,506.01/1,140.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.09

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