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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,141.04, 1,711.68 and 371.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,141.04, 1,711.68 and 371.68 is: 557.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,141.04 : 1,711.68 = 371.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,141.04/1,711.68 = 371.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,141.04x = 1,711.68 × 371.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,141.04x = 636,197.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,197.22/1,141.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.56

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