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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,140.97, 1,711.31 and 361.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,140.97, 1,711.31 and 361.05 is: 541.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,140.97 : 1,711.31 = 361.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,140.97/1,711.31 = 361.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,140.97x = 1,711.31 × 361.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,140.97x = 617,868.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,868.48/1,140.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.53

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