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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,141.44, 1,712.16 and 372

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,141.44, 1,712.16 and 372 is: 558

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,141.44 : 1,712.16 = 372 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,141.44/1,712.16 = 372/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,141.44x = 1,712.16 × 372
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,141.44x = 636,923.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,923.52/1,141.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558

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