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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,140.73, 1,711.27 and 360.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,140.73, 1,711.27 and 360.58 is: 540.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,140.73 : 1,711.27 = 360.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,140.73/1,711.27 = 360.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,140.73x = 1,711.27 × 360.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,140.73x = 617,049.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,049.74/1,140.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 540.93

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