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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,504.14, 2,256.21 and 1,141.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,504.14, 2,256.21 and 1,141.14 is: 1,711.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,504.14 : 2,256.21 = 1,141.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,504.14/2,256.21 = 1,141.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,504.14x = 2,256.21 × 1,141.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,504.14x = 2,574,651.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,574,651.48/1,504.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,711.71

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