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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,142.26, 1,713.70 and 372.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,142.26, 1,713.70 and 372.76 is: 559.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,142.26 : 1,713.70 = 372.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,142.26/1,713.70 = 372.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,142.26x = 1,713.70 × 372.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,142.26x = 638,798.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 638,798.81/1,142.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.24

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