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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,143.44, 1,715.16 and 277.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,143.44, 1,715.16 and 277.75 is: 416.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,143.44 : 1,715.16 = 277.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,143.44/1,715.16 = 277.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,143.44x = 1,715.16 × 277.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,143.44x = 476,385.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 476,385.69/1,143.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.63

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