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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,141.71, 1,712.37 and 411.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,141.71, 1,712.37 and 411.18 is: 616.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,141.71 : 1,712.37 = 411.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,141.71/1,712.37 = 411.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,141.71x = 1,712.37 × 411.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,141.71x = 704,092.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,092.30/1,141.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.70

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