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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,143.08, 1,713.70 and 412.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,143.08, 1,713.70 and 412.20 is: 617.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,143.08 : 1,713.70 = 412.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,143.08/1,713.70 = 412.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,143.08x = 1,713.70 × 412.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,143.08x = 706,387.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 706,387.14/1,143.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 617.97

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