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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,383.50, 2,071.58 and 1,141.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,383.50, 2,071.58 and 1,141.11 is: 1,708.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,383.50 : 2,071.58 = 1,141.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,383.50/2,071.58 = 1,141.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,383.50x = 2,071.58 × 1,141.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,383.50x = 2,363,894.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,363,894.95/1,383.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,708.63

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