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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,141.26, 1,712.07 and 361.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,141.26, 1,712.07 and 361.01 is: 541.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,141.26 : 1,712.07 = 361.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,141.26/1,712.07 = 361.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,141.26x = 1,712.07 × 361.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,141.26x = 618,064.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,064.03/1,141.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 541.56

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