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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,142.57, 1,713.99 and 412.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,142.57, 1,713.99 and 412.22 is: 618.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,142.57 : 1,713.99 = 412.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,142.57/1,713.99 = 412.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,142.57x = 1,713.99 × 412.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,142.57x = 706,540.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 706,540.96/1,142.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.38

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