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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,141.45, 1,712.17 and 275.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,141.45, 1,712.17 and 275.77 is: 413.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,141.45 : 1,712.17 = 275.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,141.45/1,712.17 = 275.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,141.45x = 1,712.17 × 275.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,141.45x = 472,156.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,156.56/1,141.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.65

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