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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,143.56, 1,715.58 and 374.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,143.56, 1,715.58 and 374.12 is: 561.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,143.56 : 1,715.58 = 374.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,143.56/1,715.58 = 374.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,143.56x = 1,715.58 × 374.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,143.56x = 641,832.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,832.79/1,143.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.26

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