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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,143.26, 1,714.87 and 373.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,143.26, 1,714.87 and 373.76 is: 560.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,143.26 : 1,714.87 = 373.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,143.26/1,714.87 = 373.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,143.26x = 1,714.87 × 373.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,143.26x = 640,949.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 640,949.81/1,143.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.63

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