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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,143.27, 1,714.44 and 449.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,143.27, 1,714.44 and 449.85 is: 674.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,143.27 : 1,714.44 = 449.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,143.27/1,714.44 = 449.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,143.27x = 1,714.44 × 449.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,143.27x = 771,240.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 771,240.83/1,143.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.59

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