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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,143.48, 1,715.22 and 459.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,143.48, 1,715.22 and 459.96 is: 689.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,143.48 : 1,715.22 = 459.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,143.48/1,715.22 = 459.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,143.48x = 1,715.22 × 459.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,143.48x = 788,932.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 788,932.59/1,143.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 689.94

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