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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,141.06, 1,711.60 and 275.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,141.06, 1,711.60 and 275.38 is: 413.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,141.06 : 1,711.60 = 275.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,141.06/1,711.60 = 275.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,141.06x = 1,711.60 × 275.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,141.06x = 471,340.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,340.41/1,141.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.07

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