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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,140.90, 1,711.70 and 794.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,140.90, 1,711.70 and 794.10 is: 1,191.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,140.90 : 1,711.70 = 794.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,140.90/1,711.70 = 794.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,140.90x = 1,711.70 × 794.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,140.90x = 1,359,260.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,359,260.97/1,140.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,191.39

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