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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,142.62, 1,575.67 and 932.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,142.62, 1,575.67 and 932.12 is: 1,285.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,142.62 : 1,575.67 = 932.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,142.62/1,575.67 = 932.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,142.62x = 1,575.67 × 932.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,142.62x = 1,468,714.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,468,714.24/1,142.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,285.39

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