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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,141.84, 1,711.78 and 439.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,141.84, 1,711.78 and 439.56 is: 658.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,141.84 : 1,711.78 = 439.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,141.84/1,711.78 = 439.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,141.84x = 1,711.78 × 439.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,141.84x = 752,430.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 752,430.02/1,141.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 658.96

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