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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,141.24, 1,712.04 and 371.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,141.24, 1,712.04 and 371.56 is: 557.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,141.24 : 1,712.04 = 371.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,141.24/1,712.04 = 371.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,141.24x = 1,712.04 × 371.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,141.24x = 636,125.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,125.58/1,141.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 557.40

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