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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,143.29, 1,714.93 and 1,054.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,143.29, 1,714.93 and 1,054.12 is: 1,581.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,143.29 : 1,714.93 = 1,054.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,143.29/1,714.93 = 1,054.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,143.29x = 1,714.93 × 1,054.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,143.29x = 1,807,742.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,807,742.01/1,143.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,581.18

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