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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,142.50, 1,713.75 and 373

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,142.50, 1,713.75 and 373 is: 559.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,142.50 : 1,713.75 = 373 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,142.50/1,713.75 = 373/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,142.50x = 1,713.75 × 373
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,142.50x = 639,228.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,228.75/1,142.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.50

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