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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,140.50, 1,710.74 and 318.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,140.50, 1,710.74 and 318.78 is: 478.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,140.50 : 1,710.74 = 318.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,140.50/1,710.74 = 318.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,140.50x = 1,710.74 × 318.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,140.50x = 545,349.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,349.70/1,140.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.17

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