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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,140.57, 1,710.99 and 410.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,140.57, 1,710.99 and 410.22 is: 615.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,140.57 : 1,710.99 = 410.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,140.57/1,710.99 = 410.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,140.57x = 1,710.99 × 410.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,140.57x = 701,882.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 701,882.32/1,140.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.38

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