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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,141.13, 1,711.69 and 457.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,141.13, 1,711.69 and 457.13 is: 685.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,141.13 : 1,711.69 = 457.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,141.13/1,711.69 = 457.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,141.13x = 1,711.69 × 457.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,141.13x = 782,464.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 782,464.85/1,141.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 685.69

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