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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,141.20, 1,711.79 and 275.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,141.20, 1,711.79 and 275.51 is: 413.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,141.20 : 1,711.79 = 275.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,141.20/1,711.79 = 275.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,141.20x = 1,711.79 × 275.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,141.20x = 471,615.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,615.26/1,141.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.26

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