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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,141.12, 1,711.92 and 556.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,141.12, 1,711.92 and 556.24 is: 834.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,141.12 : 1,711.92 = 556.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,141.12/1,711.92 = 556.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,141.12x = 1,711.92 × 556.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,141.12x = 952,238.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 952,238.38/1,141.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 834.48

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