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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,142.60, 1,713.90 and 373.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,142.60, 1,713.90 and 373.10 is: 559.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,142.60 : 1,713.90 = 373.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,142.60/1,713.90 = 373.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,142.60x = 1,713.90 × 373.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,142.60x = 639,456.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,456.09/1,142.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 559.65

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