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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,141.33, 1,712.82 and 410.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,141.33, 1,712.82 and 410.98 is: 616.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,141.33 : 1,712.82 = 410.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,141.33/1,712.82 = 410.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,141.33x = 1,712.82 × 410.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,141.33x = 703,934.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,934.76/1,141.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.77

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