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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,141.52, 1,712.84 and 411.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,141.52, 1,712.84 and 411.68 is: 617.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,141.52 : 1,712.84 = 411.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,141.52/1,712.84 = 411.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,141.52x = 1,712.84 × 411.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,141.52x = 705,141.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 705,141.97/1,141.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.72

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