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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,143.46, 1,714.99 and 412.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,143.46, 1,714.99 and 412.93 is: 619.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,143.46 : 1,714.99 = 412.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,143.46/1,714.99 = 412.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,143.46x = 1,714.99 × 412.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,143.46x = 708,170.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 708,170.82/1,143.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.32

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