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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,143.49, 1,715.23 and 413.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,143.49, 1,715.23 and 413.06 is: 619.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,143.49 : 1,715.23 = 413.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,143.49/1,715.23 = 413.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,143.49x = 1,715.23 × 413.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,143.49x = 708,497.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 708,497.19/1,143.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.59

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