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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,141.49, 1,712.78 and 621.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,141.49, 1,712.78 and 621.47 is: 932.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,141.49 : 1,712.78 = 621.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,141.49/1,712.78 = 621.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,141.49x = 1,712.78 × 621.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,141.49x = 1,064,447.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,064,447.22/1,141.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 932.50

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