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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,140.80, 1,710.86 and 410.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,140.80, 1,710.86 and 410.18 is: 615.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,140.80 : 1,710.86 = 410.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,140.80/1,710.86 = 410.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,140.80x = 1,710.86 × 410.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,140.80x = 701,749.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 701,749.95/1,140.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.14

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