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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,142.18, 1,712.88 and 411.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,142.18, 1,712.88 and 411.62 is: 617.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,142.18 : 1,712.88 = 411.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,142.18/1,712.88 = 411.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,142.18x = 1,712.88 × 411.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,142.18x = 705,055.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 705,055.67/1,142.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.29

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