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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,143.10, 1,714.38 and 595.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,143.10, 1,714.38 and 595.27 is: 892.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,143.10 : 1,714.38 = 595.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,143.10/1,714.38 = 595.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,143.10x = 1,714.38 × 595.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,143.10x = 1,020,518.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,020,518.98/1,143.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 892.76

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