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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,142.65, 1,714.89 and 412.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,142.65, 1,714.89 and 412.74 is: 619.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,142.65 : 1,714.89 = 412.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,142.65/1,714.89 = 412.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,142.65x = 1,714.89 × 412.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,142.65x = 707,793.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707,793.06/1,142.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.43

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