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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,142.72, 1,714.08 and 277.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,142.72, 1,714.08 and 277.03 is: 415.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,142.72 : 1,714.08 = 277.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,142.72/1,714.08 = 277.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,142.72x = 1,714.08 × 277.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,142.72x = 474,853.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 474,853.21/1,142.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.55

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