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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,140.55, 1,710.79 and 410.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,140.55, 1,710.79 and 410.60 is: 615.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,140.55 : 1,710.79 = 410.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,140.55/1,710.79 = 410.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,140.55x = 1,710.79 × 410.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,140.55x = 702,450.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 702,450.37/1,140.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.89

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