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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,143.40, 1,716.36 and 915.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,143.40, 1,716.36 and 915.04 is: 1,373.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,143.40 : 1,716.36 = 915.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,143.40/1,716.36 = 915.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,143.40x = 1,716.36 × 915.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,143.40x = 1,570,538.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,570,538.05/1,143.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,373.57

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