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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,140.65, 1,711.23 and 360.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,140.65, 1,711.23 and 360.70 is: 541.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,140.65 : 1,711.23 = 360.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,140.65/1,711.23 = 360.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,140.65x = 1,711.23 × 360.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,140.65x = 617,240.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,240.48/1,140.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.13

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