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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,141.62, 1,712.42 and 411.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,141.62, 1,712.42 and 411.19 is: 616.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,141.62 : 1,712.42 = 411.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,141.62/1,712.42 = 411.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,141.62x = 1,712.42 × 411.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,141.62x = 704,125.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,125.18/1,141.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.78

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