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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,140.75, 1,711.22 and 360.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,140.75, 1,711.22 and 360.77 is: 541.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,140.75 : 1,711.22 = 360.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,140.75/1,711.22 = 360.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,140.75x = 1,711.22 × 360.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,140.75x = 617,346.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,346.48/1,140.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.18

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