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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,141.84, 1,713.32 and 411.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,141.84, 1,713.32 and 411.48 is: 617.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,141.84 : 1,713.32 = 411.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,141.84/1,713.32 = 411.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,141.84x = 1,713.32 × 411.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,141.84x = 704,996.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,996.91/1,141.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.42

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