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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,141.64, 1,712.40 and 372.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,141.64, 1,712.40 and 372.08 is: 558.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,141.64 : 1,712.40 = 372.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,141.64/1,712.40 = 372.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,141.64x = 1,712.40 × 372.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,141.64x = 637,149.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,149.79/1,141.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.10

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