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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,141.59, 1,712.38 and 275.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,141.59, 1,712.38 and 275.90 is: 413.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,141.59 : 1,712.38 = 275.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,141.59/1,712.38 = 275.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,141.59x = 1,712.38 × 275.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,141.59x = 472,440.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,440.67/1,141.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 413.85

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