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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,142.54, 1,713.81 and 276.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,142.54, 1,713.81 and 276.86 is: 415.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,142.54 : 1,713.81 = 276.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,142.54/1,713.81 = 276.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,142.54x = 1,713.81 × 276.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,142.54x = 474,477.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,477.56/1,142.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.28

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