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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,142.81, 1,714.19 and 412.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,142.81, 1,714.19 and 412.43 is: 618.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,142.81 : 1,714.19 = 412.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,142.81/1,714.19 = 412.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,142.81x = 1,714.19 × 412.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,142.81x = 706,972.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 706,972.75/1,142.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.63

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