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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,141.72, 1,712.58 and 276.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,141.72, 1,712.58 and 276.03 is: 414.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,141.72 : 1,712.58 = 276.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,141.72/1,712.58 = 276.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,141.72x = 1,712.58 × 276.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,141.72x = 472,722.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 472,722.42/1,141.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 414.05

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