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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,142.55, 1,713.80 and 362.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,142.55, 1,713.80 and 362.52 is: 543.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,142.55 : 1,713.80 = 362.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,142.55/1,713.80 = 362.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,142.55x = 1,713.80 × 362.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,142.55x = 621,286.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,286.78/1,142.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.77

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