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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,140.60, 1,710.01 and 620.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,140.60, 1,710.01 and 620.27 is: 929.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,140.60 : 1,710.01 = 620.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,140.60/1,710.01 = 620.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,140.60x = 1,710.01 × 620.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,140.60x = 1,060,667.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,060,667.90/1,140.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 929.92

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