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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,141.54, 1,711.98 and 361.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,141.54, 1,711.98 and 361.60 is: 542.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,141.54 : 1,711.98 = 361.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,141.54/1,711.98 = 361.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,141.54x = 1,711.98 × 361.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,141.54x = 619,051.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,051.97/1,141.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.30

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