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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,141.10, 1,711.65 and 654.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,141.10, 1,711.65 and 654.20 is: 981.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,141.10 : 1,711.65 = 654.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,141.10/1,711.65 = 654.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,141.10x = 1,711.65 × 654.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,141.10x = 1,119,761.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,119,761.43/1,141.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 981.30

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