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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,142.43, 1,714.01 and 564.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,142.43, 1,714.01 and 564.90 is: 847.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,142.43 : 1,714.01 = 564.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,142.43/1,714.01 = 564.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,142.43x = 1,714.01 × 564.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,142.43x = 968,241.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 968,241.42/1,142.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 847.53

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