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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,141.01, 1,574.60 and 617.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,141.01, 1,574.60 and 617.05 is: 851.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,141.01 : 1,574.60 = 617.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,141.01/1,574.60 = 617.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,141.01x = 1,574.60 × 617.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,141.01x = 971,595.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 971,595.97/1,141.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 851.52

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