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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,140.59, 1,710.88 and 653.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,140.59, 1,710.88 and 653.30 is: 979.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,140.59 : 1,710.88 = 653.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,140.59/1,710.88 = 653.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,140.59x = 1,710.88 × 653.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,140.59x = 1,117,717.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,117,717.90/1,140.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 979.95

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