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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,142.84, 1,713.81 and 623.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,142.84, 1,713.81 and 623.27 is: 934.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,142.84 : 1,713.81 = 623.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,142.84/1,713.81 = 623.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,142.84x = 1,713.81 × 623.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,142.84x = 1,068,166.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,068,166.36/1,142.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 934.66

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