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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,142.82, 1,714.23 and 277.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,142.82, 1,714.23 and 277.13 is: 415.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,142.82 : 1,714.23 = 277.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,142.82/1,714.23 = 277.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,142.82x = 1,714.23 × 277.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,142.82x = 475,055.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,055.99/1,142.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.69

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