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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,142.66, 1,714.08 and 412.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,142.66, 1,714.08 and 412.46 is: 618.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,142.66 : 1,714.08 = 412.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,142.66/1,714.08 = 412.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,142.66x = 1,714.08 × 412.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,142.66x = 706,989.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 706,989.44/1,142.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.72

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