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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,142.44, 1,713.36 and 411.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,142.44, 1,713.36 and 411.88 is: 617.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,142.44 : 1,713.36 = 411.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,142.44/1,713.36 = 411.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,142.44x = 1,713.36 × 411.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,142.44x = 705,698.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 705,698.72/1,142.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.71

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