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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,141.02, 1,711.78 and 361.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,141.02, 1,711.78 and 361.15 is: 541.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,141.02 : 1,711.78 = 361.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,141.02/1,711.78 = 361.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,141.02x = 1,711.78 × 361.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,141.02x = 618,204.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,204.16/1,141.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.80

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