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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,141.31, 1,712.78 and 410.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,141.31, 1,712.78 and 410.90 is: 616.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,141.31 : 1,712.78 = 410.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,141.31/1,712.78 = 410.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,141.31x = 1,712.78 × 410.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,141.31x = 703,770.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,770.68/1,141.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.64

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