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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,141.74, 1,711.38 and 411.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,141.74, 1,711.38 and 411.10 is: 616.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,141.74 : 1,711.38 = 411.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,141.74/1,711.38 = 411.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,141.74x = 1,711.38 × 411.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,141.74x = 703,548.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,548.32/1,141.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.21

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