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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,142.12, 1,713.60 and 557.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,142.12, 1,713.60 and 557.36 is: 836.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,142.12 : 1,713.60 = 557.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,142.12/1,713.60 = 557.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,142.12x = 1,713.60 × 557.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,142.12x = 955,092.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 955,092.10/1,142.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 836.24

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