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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,142.25, 1,713.92 and 622.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,142.25, 1,713.92 and 622.23 is: 933.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,142.25 : 1,713.92 = 622.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,142.25/1,713.92 = 622.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,142.25x = 1,713.92 × 622.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,142.25x = 1,066,449.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,066,449.33/1,142.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 933.64

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