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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,140.98, 1,711.62 and 410.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,140.98, 1,711.62 and 410.50 is: 615.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,140.98 : 1,711.62 = 410.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,140.98/1,711.62 = 410.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,140.98x = 1,711.62 × 410.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,140.98x = 702,620.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 702,620.01/1,140.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.80

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