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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,141.89, 1,713.05 and 411.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,141.89, 1,713.05 and 411.43 is: 617.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,141.89 : 1,713.05 = 411.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,141.89/1,713.05 = 411.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,141.89x = 1,713.05 × 411.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,141.89x = 704,800.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,800.16/1,141.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.22

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