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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,140.86, 1,711.30 and 319.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,140.86, 1,711.30 and 319.16 is: 478.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,140.86 : 1,711.30 = 319.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,140.86/1,711.30 = 319.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,140.86x = 1,711.30 × 319.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,140.86x = 546,178.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,178.51/1,140.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.74

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