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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,142.37, 1,713.20 and 411.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,142.37, 1,713.20 and 411.85 is: 617.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,142.37 : 1,713.20 = 411.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,142.37/1,713.20 = 411.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,142.37x = 1,713.20 × 411.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,142.37x = 705,575.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 705,575.08/1,142.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.64

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