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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,143.54, 1,715.02 and 440.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,143.54, 1,715.02 and 440.60 is: 660.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,143.54 : 1,715.02 = 440.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,143.54/1,715.02 = 440.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,143.54x = 1,715.02 × 440.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,143.54x = 755,641.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 755,641.00/1,143.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 660.79

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