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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,143.16, 1,713.66 and 450.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,143.16, 1,713.66 and 450.28 is: 674.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,143.16 : 1,713.66 = 450.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,143.16/1,713.66 = 450.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,143.16x = 1,713.66 × 450.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,143.16x = 771,626.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 771,626.82/1,143.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.99

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