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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,141.54, 1,712.48 and 361.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,141.54, 1,712.48 and 361.61 is: 542.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,141.54 : 1,712.48 = 361.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,141.54/1,712.48 = 361.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,141.54x = 1,712.48 × 361.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,141.54x = 619,245.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,245.94/1,141.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.47

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