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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,142.80, 1,714.20 and 705.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,142.80, 1,714.20 and 705.40 is: 1,058.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,142.80 : 1,714.20 = 705.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,142.80/1,714.20 = 705.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,142.80x = 1,714.20 × 705.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,142.80x = 1,209,196.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,209,196.68/1,142.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,058.10

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