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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,142.84, 1,714.38 and 362.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,142.84, 1,714.38 and 362.70 is: 544.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,142.84 : 1,714.38 = 362.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,142.84/1,714.38 = 362.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,142.84x = 1,714.38 × 362.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,142.84x = 621,805.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,805.63/1,142.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 544.09

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