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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,141.32, 1,711.98 and 275.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,141.32, 1,711.98 and 275.64 is: 413.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,141.32 : 1,711.98 = 275.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,141.32/1,711.98 = 275.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,141.32x = 1,711.98 × 275.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,141.32x = 471,890.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 471,890.17/1,141.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.46

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