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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,143.03, 1,714.03 and 622.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,143.03, 1,714.03 and 622.87 is: 934.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,143.03 : 1,714.03 = 622.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,143.03/1,714.03 = 622.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,143.03x = 1,714.03 × 622.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,143.03x = 1,067,617.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,067,617.87/1,143.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 934.03

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