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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,142.10, 1,713.15 and 372.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,142.10, 1,713.15 and 372.60 is: 558.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,142.10 : 1,713.15 = 372.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,142.10/1,713.15 = 372.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,142.10x = 1,713.15 × 372.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,142.10x = 638,319.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 638,319.69/1,142.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 558.90

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