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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,142.47, 1,714.02 and 412.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,142.47, 1,714.02 and 412.03 is: 618.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,142.47 : 1,714.02 = 412.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,142.47/1,714.02 = 412.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,142.47x = 1,714.02 × 412.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,142.47x = 706,227.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 706,227.66/1,142.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.16

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