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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,140.92, 1,711.77 and 410.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,140.92, 1,711.77 and 410.56 is: 615.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,140.92 : 1,711.77 = 410.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,140.92/1,711.77 = 410.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,140.92x = 1,711.77 × 410.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,140.92x = 702,778.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 702,778.47/1,140.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.98

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