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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,141.67, 1,712.49 and 361.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,141.67, 1,712.49 and 361.64 is: 542.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,141.67 : 1,712.49 = 361.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,141.67/1,712.49 = 361.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,141.67x = 1,712.49 × 361.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,141.67x = 619,309.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,309.16/1,141.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.46

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