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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,141.76, 1,713.02 and 565.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,141.76, 1,713.02 and 565.04 is: 847.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,141.76 : 1,713.02 = 565.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,141.76/1,713.02 = 565.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,141.76x = 1,713.02 × 565.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,141.76x = 967,924.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 967,924.82/1,141.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 847.75

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