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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,142.11, 1,712.34 and 923.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,142.11, 1,712.34 and 923.01 is: 1,383.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,142.11 : 1,712.34 = 923.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,142.11/1,712.34 = 923.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,142.11x = 1,712.34 × 923.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,142.11x = 1,580,506.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,580,506.94/1,142.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,383.85

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