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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,141.22, 1,711.70 and 319.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,141.22, 1,711.70 and 319.56 is: 479.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,141.22 : 1,711.70 = 319.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,141.22/1,711.70 = 319.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,141.22x = 1,711.70 × 319.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,141.22x = 546,990.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546,990.85/1,141.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 479.30

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