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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,140.93, 1,711.40 and 319.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,140.93, 1,711.40 and 319.21 is: 478.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,140.93 : 1,711.40 = 319.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,140.93/1,711.40 = 319.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,140.93x = 1,711.40 × 319.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,140.93x = 546,294.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,294.40/1,140.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 478.82

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