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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,140.93, 1,711.59 and 410.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,140.93, 1,711.59 and 410.58 is: 615.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,140.93 : 1,711.59 = 410.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,140.93/1,711.59 = 410.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,140.93x = 1,711.59 × 410.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,140.93x = 702,744.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 702,744.62/1,140.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.94

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