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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,141.22, 1,711.59 and 361.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,141.22, 1,711.59 and 361.29 is: 541.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,141.22 : 1,711.59 = 361.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,141.22/1,711.59 = 361.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,141.22x = 1,711.59 × 361.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,141.22x = 618,380.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,380.35/1,141.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.86

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