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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,143.30, 1,577.13 and 700.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,143.30, 1,577.13 and 700.43 is: 966.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,143.30 : 1,577.13 = 700.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,143.30/1,577.13 = 700.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,143.30x = 1,577.13 × 700.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,143.30x = 1,104,669.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,104,669.17/1,143.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 966.21

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