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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,143.04, 1,714.57 and 402.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,143.04, 1,714.57 and 402.67 is: 604.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,143.04 : 1,714.57 = 402.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,143.04/1,714.57 = 402.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,143.04x = 1,714.57 × 402.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,143.04x = 690,405.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 690,405.90/1,143.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.01

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