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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,141.92, 1,711.86 and 410.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,141.92, 1,711.86 and 410.99 is: 616.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,141.92 : 1,711.86 = 410.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,141.92/1,711.86 = 410.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,141.92x = 1,711.86 × 410.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,141.92x = 703,555.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 703,555.20/1,141.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.11

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