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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,141.44, 1,575.18 and 617.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,141.44, 1,575.18 and 617.47 is: 852.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,141.44 : 1,575.18 = 617.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,141.44/1,575.18 = 617.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,141.44x = 1,575.18 × 617.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,141.44x = 972,622.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 972,622.00/1,141.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 852.10

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