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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,140.84, 1,711.53 and 410.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,140.84, 1,711.53 and 410.49 is: 615.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,140.84 : 1,711.53 = 410.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,140.84/1,711.53 = 410.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,140.84x = 1,711.53 × 410.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,140.84x = 702,565.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 702,565.95/1,140.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.83

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