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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,143.05, 1,713.54 and 412.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,143.05, 1,713.54 and 412.12 is: 617.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,143.05 : 1,713.54 = 412.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,143.05/1,713.54 = 412.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,143.05x = 1,713.54 × 412.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,143.05x = 706,184.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 706,184.10/1,143.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.81

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