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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,140.79, 1,711.12 and 319.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,140.79, 1,711.12 and 319.04 is: 478.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,140.79 : 1,711.12 = 319.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,140.79/1,711.12 = 319.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,140.79x = 1,711.12 × 319.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,140.79x = 545,914.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 545,914.13/1,140.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.54

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