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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,141.57, 1,712.61 and 411.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,141.57, 1,712.61 and 411.16 is: 616.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,141.57 : 1,712.61 = 411.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,141.57/1,712.61 = 411.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,141.57x = 1,712.61 × 411.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,141.57x = 704,156.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,156.73/1,141.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.83

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