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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,141.46, 1,711.40 and 524.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,141.46, 1,711.40 and 524.32 is: 786.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,141.46 : 1,711.40 = 524.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,141.46/1,711.40 = 524.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,141.46x = 1,711.40 × 524.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,141.46x = 897,321.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 897,321.25/1,141.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786.12

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