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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,142.41, 1,713.62 and 401.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,142.41, 1,713.62 and 401.85 is: 602.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,142.41 : 1,713.62 = 401.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,142.41/1,713.62 = 401.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,142.41x = 1,713.62 × 401.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,142.41x = 688,615.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 688,615.10/1,142.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.77

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