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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,140.81, 1,711.08 and 400.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,140.81, 1,711.08 and 400.26 is: 600.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,140.81 : 1,711.08 = 400.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,140.81/1,711.08 = 400.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,140.81x = 1,711.08 × 400.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,140.81x = 684,876.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 684,876.88/1,140.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.34

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