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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,141.48, 1,712.54 and 372.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,141.48, 1,712.54 and 372.04 is: 558.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,141.48 : 1,712.54 = 372.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,141.48/1,712.54 = 372.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,141.48x = 1,712.54 × 372.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,141.48x = 637,133.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,133.38/1,141.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.16

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