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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,141.49, 1,712.14 and 411.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,141.49, 1,712.14 and 411.01 is: 616.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,141.49 : 1,712.14 = 411.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,141.49/1,712.14 = 411.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,141.49x = 1,712.14 × 411.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,141.49x = 703,701.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,701.35/1,141.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.47

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