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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,141.98, 1,711.92 and 411.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,141.98, 1,711.92 and 411.38 is: 616.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,141.98 : 1,711.92 = 411.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,141.98/1,711.92 = 411.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,141.98x = 1,711.92 × 411.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,141.98x = 704,241.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 704,241.09/1,141.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 616.68

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