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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,141.54, 1,712.43 and 372.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,141.54, 1,712.43 and 372.18 is: 558.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,141.54 : 1,712.43 = 372.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,141.54/1,712.43 = 372.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,141.54x = 1,712.43 × 372.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,141.54x = 637,332.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,332.20/1,141.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.31

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