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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,140.86, 1,711.21 and 410.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,140.86, 1,711.21 and 410.24 is: 615.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,140.86 : 1,711.21 = 410.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,140.86/1,711.21 = 410.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,140.86x = 1,711.21 × 410.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,140.86x = 702,006.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 702,006.79/1,140.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.33

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