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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,143.55, 1,714.95 and 616.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,143.55, 1,714.95 and 616.36 is: 924.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,143.55 : 1,714.95 = 616.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,143.55/1,714.95 = 616.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,143.55x = 1,714.95 × 616.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,143.55x = 1,057,026.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,057,026.58/1,143.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 924.34

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