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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,142.26, 1,712.61 and 362.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,142.26, 1,712.61 and 362.00 is: 542.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,142.26 : 1,712.61 = 362.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,142.26/1,712.61 = 362.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,142.26x = 1,712.61 × 362.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,142.26x = 619,969.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,969.10/1,142.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 542.76

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