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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,142.04, 1,710.90 and 1,012.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,142.04, 1,710.90 and 1,012.44 is: 1,516.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,142.04 : 1,710.90 = 1,012.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,142.04/1,710.90 = 1,012.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,142.04x = 1,710.90 × 1,012.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,142.04x = 1,732,183.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,732,183.60/1,142.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,516.75

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