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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,143.24, 1,714.59 and 449.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,143.24, 1,714.59 and 449.61 is: 674.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,143.24 : 1,714.59 = 449.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,143.24/1,714.59 = 449.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,143.24x = 1,714.59 × 449.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,143.24x = 770,896.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 770,896.81/1,143.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.31

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