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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,142.59, 1,713.90 and 362.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,142.59, 1,713.90 and 362.58 is: 543.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,142.59 : 1,713.90 = 362.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,142.59/1,713.90 = 362.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,142.59x = 1,713.90 × 362.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,142.59x = 621,425.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,425.86/1,142.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.87

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