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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,140.64, 1,710.96 and 996.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,140.64, 1,710.96 and 996.64 is: 1,494.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,140.64 : 1,710.96 = 996.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,140.64/1,710.96 = 996.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,140.64x = 1,710.96 × 996.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,140.64x = 1,705,211.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,705,211.17/1,140.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,494.96

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