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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,141.19, 1,574.84 and 617.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,141.19, 1,574.84 and 617.22 is: 851.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,141.19 : 1,574.84 = 617.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,141.19/1,574.84 = 617.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,141.19x = 1,574.84 × 617.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,141.19x = 972,022.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 972,022.74/1,141.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 851.76

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