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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,142.28, 1,713.50 and 565

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,142.28, 1,713.50 and 565 is: 847.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,142.28 : 1,713.50 = 565 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,142.28/1,713.50 = 565/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,142.28x = 1,713.50 × 565
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,142.28x = 968,127.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 968,127.50/1,142.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 847.54

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