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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,141.56, 1,710.84 and 1,108.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,141.56, 1,710.84 and 1,108.32 is: 1,661.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,141.56 : 1,710.84 = 1,108.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,141.56/1,710.84 = 1,108.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,141.56x = 1,710.84 × 1,108.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,141.56x = 1,896,158.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,896,158.19/1,141.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,661.02

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