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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,141.67, 1,575.49 and 617.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,141.67, 1,575.49 and 617.70 is: 852.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,141.67 : 1,575.49 = 617.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,141.67/1,575.49 = 617.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,141.67x = 1,575.49 × 617.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,141.67x = 973,180.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 973,180.17/1,141.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 852.42

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