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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,140.68, 1,710.90 and 319.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,140.68, 1,710.90 and 319.04 is: 478.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,140.68 : 1,710.90 = 319.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,140.68/1,710.90 = 319.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,140.68x = 1,710.90 × 319.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,140.68x = 545,845.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,845.54/1,140.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.53

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