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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,142.03, 1,713.69 and 622.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,142.03, 1,713.69 and 622.01 is: 933.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,142.03 : 1,713.69 = 622.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,142.03/1,713.69 = 622.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,142.03x = 1,713.69 × 622.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,142.03x = 1,065,923.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,065,923.75/1,142.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 933.36

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