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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,143.35, 1,714.97 and 795.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,143.35, 1,714.97 and 795.66 is: 1,193.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,143.35 : 1,714.97 = 795.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,143.35/1,714.97 = 795.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,143.35x = 1,714.97 × 795.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,143.35x = 1,364,528.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,364,528.59/1,143.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,193.45

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