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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,140.91, 1,711.36 and 275.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,140.91, 1,711.36 and 275.22 is: 412.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,140.91 : 1,711.36 = 275.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,140.91/1,711.36 = 275.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,140.91x = 1,711.36 × 275.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,140.91x = 471,000.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,000.50/1,140.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.83

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