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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,143.17, 1,715.16 and 402.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,143.17, 1,715.16 and 402.90 is: 604.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,143.17 : 1,715.16 = 402.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,143.17/1,715.16 = 402.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,143.17x = 1,715.16 × 402.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,143.17x = 691,037.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691,037.96/1,143.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.49

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