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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,143.49, 1,714.08 and 778.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,143.49, 1,714.08 and 778.45 is: 1,166.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,143.49 : 1,714.08 = 778.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,143.49/1,714.08 = 778.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,143.49x = 1,714.08 × 778.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,143.49x = 1,334,317.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,334,317.01/1,143.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,166.89

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