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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,141.83, 1,713.57 and 411.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,141.83, 1,713.57 and 411.48 is: 617.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,141.83 : 1,713.57 = 411.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,141.83/1,713.57 = 411.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,141.83x = 1,713.57 × 411.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,141.83x = 705,099.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 705,099.78/1,141.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.52

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