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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,141.50, 1,712.18 and 411.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,141.50, 1,712.18 and 411.24 is: 616.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,141.50 : 1,712.18 = 411.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,141.50/1,712.18 = 411.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,141.50x = 1,712.18 × 411.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,141.50x = 704,116.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,116.90/1,141.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.83

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