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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,141.66, 1,712.48 and 372.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,141.66, 1,712.48 and 372.16 is: 558.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,141.66 : 1,712.48 = 372.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,141.66/1,712.48 = 372.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,141.66x = 1,712.48 × 372.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,141.66x = 637,316.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,316.56/1,141.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.24

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