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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,142.58, 1,713.74 and 362.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,142.58, 1,713.74 and 362.56 is: 543.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,142.58 : 1,713.74 = 362.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,142.58/1,713.74 = 362.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,142.58x = 1,713.74 × 362.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,142.58x = 621,333.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,333.57/1,142.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.80

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