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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,140.90, 1,711.14 and 410.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,140.90, 1,711.14 and 410.49 is: 615.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,140.90 : 1,711.14 = 410.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,140.90/1,711.14 = 410.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,140.90x = 1,711.14 × 410.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,140.90x = 702,405.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 702,405.86/1,140.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.66

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