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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,141.07, 1,711.78 and 438.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,141.07, 1,711.78 and 438.59 is: 657.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,141.07 : 1,711.78 = 438.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,141.07/1,711.78 = 438.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,141.07x = 1,711.78 × 438.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,141.07x = 750,772.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 750,772.77/1,141.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 657.96

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