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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,143.27, 1,711.62 and 707.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,143.27, 1,711.62 and 707.49 is: 1,059.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,143.27 : 1,711.62 = 707.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,143.27/1,711.62 = 707.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,143.27x = 1,711.62 × 707.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,143.27x = 1,210,954.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,210,954.03/1,143.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,059.20

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