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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,142.71, 1,713.45 and 362.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,142.71, 1,713.45 and 362.50 is: 543.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,142.71 : 1,713.45 = 362.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,142.71/1,713.45 = 362.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,142.71x = 1,713.45 × 362.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,142.71x = 621,121.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,121.34/1,142.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 543.55

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