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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,143.13, 1,715.12 and 373.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,143.13, 1,715.12 and 373.63 is: 560.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,143.13 : 1,715.12 = 373.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,143.13/1,715.12 = 373.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,143.13x = 1,715.12 × 373.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,143.13x = 640,820.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 640,820.29/1,143.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.58

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