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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,142.38, 1,713.59 and 372.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,142.38, 1,713.59 and 372.88 is: 559.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,142.38 : 1,713.59 = 372.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,142.38/1,713.59 = 372.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,142.38x = 1,713.59 × 372.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,142.38x = 638,963.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 638,963.44/1,142.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.33

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