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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,140.56, 1,711.08 and 371.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,140.56, 1,711.08 and 371.12 is: 556.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,140.56 : 1,711.08 = 371.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,140.56/1,711.08 = 371.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,140.56x = 1,711.08 × 371.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,140.56x = 635,016.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 635,016.01/1,140.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.76

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