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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,141.92, 1,712.66 and 411.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,141.92, 1,712.66 and 411.44 is: 617.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,141.92 : 1,712.66 = 411.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,141.92/1,712.66 = 411.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,141.92x = 1,712.66 × 411.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,141.92x = 704,656.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,656.83/1,141.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.08

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