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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,140.84, 1,710.58 and 646.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,140.84, 1,710.58 and 646.46 is: 969.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,140.84 : 1,710.58 = 646.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,140.84/1,710.58 = 646.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,140.84x = 1,710.58 × 646.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,140.84x = 1,105,821.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,105,821.55/1,140.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 969.30

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