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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,143.27, 1,714.32 and 778.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,143.27, 1,714.32 and 778.47 is: 1,167.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,143.27 : 1,714.32 = 778.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,143.27/1,714.32 = 778.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,143.27x = 1,714.32 × 778.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,143.27x = 1,334,546.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,334,546.69/1,143.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,167.31

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