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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,142.72, 1,714.40 and 412.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,142.72, 1,714.40 and 412.32 is: 618.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,142.72 : 1,714.40 = 412.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,142.72/1,714.40 = 412.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,142.72x = 1,714.40 × 412.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,142.72x = 706,881.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 706,881.41/1,142.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.60

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