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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,141.65, 1,712.07 and 411.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,141.65, 1,712.07 and 411.03 is: 616.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,141.65 : 1,712.07 = 411.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,141.65/1,712.07 = 411.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,141.65x = 1,712.07 × 411.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,141.65x = 703,706.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,706.31/1,141.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.40

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