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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,141.48, 1,710.83 and 620.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,141.48, 1,710.83 and 620.24 is: 929.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,141.48 : 1,710.83 = 620.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,141.48/1,710.83 = 620.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,141.48x = 1,710.83 × 620.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,141.48x = 1,061,125.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,061,125.20/1,141.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 929.60

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