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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,141.70, 1,712.56 and 276.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,141.70, 1,712.56 and 276.02 is: 414.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,141.70 : 1,712.56 = 276.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,141.70/1,712.56 = 276.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,141.70x = 1,712.56 × 276.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,141.70x = 472,700.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,700.81/1,141.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.03

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