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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,141.76, 1,712.36 and 411.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,141.76, 1,712.36 and 411.36 is: 616.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,141.76 : 1,712.36 = 411.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,141.76/1,712.36 = 411.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,141.76x = 1,712.36 × 411.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,141.76x = 704,396.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,396.41/1,141.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.94

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