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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,141.16, 1,714.97 and 679.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,141.16, 1,714.97 and 679.05 is: 1,020.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,141.16 : 1,714.97 = 679.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,141.16/1,714.97 = 679.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,141.16x = 1,714.97 × 679.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,141.16x = 1,164,552.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,164,552.08/1,141.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,020.50

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