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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,140.75, 1,711.86 and 410.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,140.75, 1,711.86 and 410.34 is: 615.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,140.75 : 1,711.86 = 410.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,140.75/1,711.86 = 410.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,140.75x = 1,711.86 × 410.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,140.75x = 702,444.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 702,444.63/1,140.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.77

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