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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,141.46, 1,712.42 and 411.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,141.46, 1,712.42 and 411.04 is: 616.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,141.46 : 1,712.42 = 411.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,141.46/1,712.42 = 411.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,141.46x = 1,712.42 × 411.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,141.46x = 703,862.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,862.50/1,141.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.64

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