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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,140.66, 1,711.08 and 410.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,140.66, 1,711.08 and 410.46 is: 615.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,140.66 : 1,711.08 = 410.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,140.66/1,711.08 = 410.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,140.66x = 1,711.08 × 410.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,140.66x = 702,329.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 702,329.90/1,140.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.72

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