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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,141.73, 1,712.60 and 458.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,141.73, 1,712.60 and 458.21 is: 687.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,141.73 : 1,712.60 = 458.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,141.73/1,712.60 = 458.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,141.73x = 1,712.60 × 458.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,141.73x = 784,728.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 784,728.15/1,141.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 687.32

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