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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,141.88, 1,712.04 and 361.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,141.88, 1,712.04 and 361.62 is: 542.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,141.88 : 1,712.04 = 361.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,141.88/1,712.04 = 361.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,141.88x = 1,712.04 × 361.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,141.88x = 619,107.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,107.90/1,141.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.18

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