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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,142.97, 1,711.36 and 620.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,142.97, 1,711.36 and 620.52 is: 929.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,142.97 : 1,711.36 = 620.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,142.97/1,711.36 = 620.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,142.97x = 1,711.36 × 620.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,142.97x = 1,061,933.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,061,933.11/1,142.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 929.10

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