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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,143.03, 1,715.07 and 1,124.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,143.03, 1,715.07 and 1,124.61 is: 1,687.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,143.03 : 1,715.07 = 1,124.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,143.03/1,715.07 = 1,124.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,143.03x = 1,715.07 × 1,124.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,143.03x = 1,928,770.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,928,770.67/1,143.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,687.42

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