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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,141.86, 1,711.88 and 1,077.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,141.86, 1,711.88 and 1,077.47 is: 1,615.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,141.86 : 1,711.88 = 1,077.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,141.86/1,711.88 = 1,077.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,141.86x = 1,711.88 × 1,077.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,141.86x = 1,844,485.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,844,485.40/1,141.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,615.33

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