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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,142.44, 1,713.66 and 276.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,142.44, 1,713.66 and 276.75 is: 415.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,142.44 : 1,713.66 = 276.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,142.44/1,713.66 = 276.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,142.44x = 1,713.66 × 276.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,142.44x = 474,254.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,254.37/1,142.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.13

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