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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,143.10, 1,715.11 and 449.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,143.10, 1,715.11 and 449.94 is: 675.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,143.10 : 1,715.11 = 449.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,143.10/1,715.11 = 449.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,143.10x = 1,715.11 × 449.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,143.10x = 771,696.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 771,696.59/1,143.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.09

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