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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,141.50, 1,711.08 and 556.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,141.50, 1,711.08 and 556.20 is: 833.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,141.50 : 1,711.08 = 556.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,141.50/1,711.08 = 556.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,141.50x = 1,711.08 × 556.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,141.50x = 951,702.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 951,702.70/1,141.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 833.73

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