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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,143.40, 1,713.32 and 797.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,143.40, 1,713.32 and 797.44 is: 1,194.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,143.40 : 1,713.32 = 797.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,143.40/1,713.32 = 797.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,143.40x = 1,713.32 × 797.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,143.40x = 1,366,269.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,366,269.90/1,143.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,194.92

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