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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,142.61, 1,713.96 and 449.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,142.61, 1,713.96 and 449.45 is: 674.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,142.61 : 1,713.96 = 449.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,142.61/1,713.96 = 449.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,142.61x = 1,713.96 × 449.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,142.61x = 770,337.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 770,337.18/1,142.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.19

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