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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,141.04, 1,710.48 and 371.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,141.04, 1,710.48 and 371.36 is: 556.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,141.04 : 1,710.48 = 371.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,141.04/1,710.48 = 371.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,141.04x = 1,710.48 × 371.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,141.04x = 635,203.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 635,203.85/1,141.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 556.69

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