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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,142.46, 1,713.92 and 412.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,142.46, 1,713.92 and 412.04 is: 618.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,142.46 : 1,713.92 = 412.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,142.46/1,713.92 = 412.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,142.46x = 1,713.92 × 412.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,142.46x = 706,192.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 706,192.97/1,142.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.13

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