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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,141.96, 1,712.92 and 411.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,141.96, 1,712.92 and 411.60 is: 617.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,141.96 : 1,712.92 = 411.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,141.96/1,712.92 = 411.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,141.96x = 1,712.92 × 411.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,141.96x = 705,037.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 705,037.87/1,141.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.39

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