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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,143.36, 1,717.68 and 682.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,143.36, 1,717.68 and 682.32 is: 1,025.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,143.36 : 1,717.68 = 682.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,143.36/1,717.68 = 682.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,143.36x = 1,717.68 × 682.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,143.36x = 1,172,007.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,172,007.42/1,143.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,025.06

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