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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,143.03, 1,714.33 and 412.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,143.03, 1,714.33 and 412.51 is: 618.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,143.03 : 1,714.33 = 412.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,143.03/1,714.33 = 412.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,143.03x = 1,714.33 × 412.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,143.03x = 707,178.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707,178.27/1,143.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.69

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