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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,141.76, 1,711.64 and 707.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,141.76, 1,711.64 and 707.96 is: 1,061.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,141.76 : 1,711.64 = 707.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,141.76/1,711.64 = 707.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,141.76x = 1,711.64 × 707.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,141.76x = 1,211,772.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,211,772.65/1,141.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,061.32

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