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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,140.81, 1,710.27 and 491.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,140.81, 1,710.27 and 491.46 is: 736.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,140.81 : 1,710.27 = 491.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,140.81/1,710.27 = 491.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,140.81x = 1,710.27 × 491.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,140.81x = 840,529.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 840,529.29/1,140.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.78

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