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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,142.96, 1,714.42 and 412.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,142.96, 1,714.42 and 412.60 is: 618.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,142.96 : 1,714.42 = 412.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,142.96/1,714.42 = 412.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,142.96x = 1,714.42 × 412.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,142.96x = 707,369.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707,369.69/1,142.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.89

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