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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,141.18, 1,711.78 and 410.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,141.18, 1,711.78 and 410.76 is: 616.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,141.18 : 1,711.78 = 410.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,141.18/1,711.78 = 410.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,141.18x = 1,711.78 × 410.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,141.18x = 703,129.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,129.73/1,141.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.14

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