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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,141.33, 1,711.34 and 679.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,141.33, 1,711.34 and 679.43 is: 1,018.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,141.33 : 1,711.34 = 679.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,141.33/1,711.34 = 679.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,141.33x = 1,711.34 × 679.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,141.33x = 1,162,735.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,162,735.74/1,141.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,018.76

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