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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,142.88, 1,713.29 and 411.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,142.88, 1,713.29 and 411.95 is: 617.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,142.88 : 1,713.29 = 411.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,142.88/1,713.29 = 411.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,142.88x = 1,713.29 × 411.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,142.88x = 705,779.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 705,779.19/1,142.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.54

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