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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,140.72, 1,711.32 and 410.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,140.72, 1,711.32 and 410.40 is: 615.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,140.72 : 1,711.32 = 410.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,140.72/1,711.32 = 410.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,140.72x = 1,711.32 × 410.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,140.72x = 702,325.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 702,325.73/1,140.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.69

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