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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,141.11, 1,710.54 and 491.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,141.11, 1,710.54 and 491.04 is: 736.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,141.11 : 1,710.54 = 491.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,141.11/1,710.54 = 491.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,141.11x = 1,710.54 × 491.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,141.11x = 839,943.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 839,943.56/1,141.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 736.08

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