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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,141.42, 1,712.16 and 411

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,141.42, 1,712.16 and 411 is: 616.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,141.42 : 1,712.16 = 411 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,141.42/1,712.16 = 411/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,141.42x = 1,712.16 × 411
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,141.42x = 703,697.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,697.76/1,141.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.51

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