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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,140.72, 1,711.08 and 704.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,140.72, 1,711.08 and 704.94 is: 1,057.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,140.72 : 1,711.08 = 704.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,140.72/1,711.08 = 704.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,140.72x = 1,711.08 × 704.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,140.72x = 1,206,208.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,206,208.74/1,140.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,057.41

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