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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,143.24, 1,714.85 and 412.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,143.24, 1,714.85 and 412.81 is: 619.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,143.24 : 1,714.85 = 412.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,143.24/1,714.85 = 412.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,143.24x = 1,714.85 × 412.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,143.24x = 707,914.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707,914.39/1,143.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.22

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