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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,140.58, 1,711.16 and 318.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,140.58, 1,711.16 and 318.86 is: 478.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,140.58 : 1,711.16 = 318.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,140.58/1,711.16 = 318.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,140.58x = 1,711.16 × 318.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,140.58x = 545,611.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,611.92/1,140.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.36

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