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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,141.09, 1,711.63 and 410.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,141.09, 1,711.63 and 410.57 is: 615.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,141.09 : 1,711.63 = 410.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,141.09/1,711.63 = 410.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,141.09x = 1,711.63 × 410.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,141.09x = 702,742.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 702,742.30/1,141.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 615.85

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