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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,140.88, 1,711.34 and 371.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,140.88, 1,711.34 and 371.38 is: 557.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,140.88 : 1,711.34 = 371.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,140.88/1,711.34 = 371.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,140.88x = 1,711.34 × 371.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,140.88x = 635,547.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 635,547.04/1,140.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.07

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