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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,142.21, 1,711.29 and 678.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,142.21, 1,711.29 and 678.62 is: 1,016.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,142.21 : 1,711.29 = 678.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,142.21/1,711.29 = 678.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,142.21x = 1,711.29 × 678.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,142.21x = 1,161,315.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,161,315.62/1,142.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,016.73

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