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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,143.03, 1,714.54 and 277.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,143.03, 1,714.54 and 277.34 is: 416.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,143.03 : 1,714.54 = 277.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,143.03/1,714.54 = 277.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,143.03x = 1,714.54 × 277.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,143.03x = 475,510.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 475,510.52/1,143.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.01

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