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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,141.94, 1,712.21 and 411.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,141.94, 1,712.21 and 411.26 is: 616.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,141.94 : 1,712.21 = 411.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,141.94/1,712.21 = 411.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,141.94x = 1,712.21 × 411.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,141.94x = 704,152.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,152.87/1,141.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.63

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