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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,142.55, 1,713.48 and 412.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,142.55, 1,713.48 and 412.04 is: 617.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,142.55 : 1,713.48 = 412.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,142.55/1,713.48 = 412.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,142.55x = 1,713.48 × 412.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,142.55x = 706,012.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 706,012.19/1,142.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.92

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