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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,140.95, 1,711.42 and 275.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,140.95, 1,711.42 and 275.26 is: 412.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,140.95 : 1,711.42 = 275.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,140.95/1,711.42 = 275.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,140.95x = 1,711.42 × 275.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,140.95x = 471,085.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,085.47/1,140.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.89

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