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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,143.56, 1,714.32 and 412.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,143.56, 1,714.32 and 412.63 is: 618.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,143.56 : 1,714.32 = 412.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,143.56/1,714.32 = 412.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,143.56x = 1,714.32 × 412.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,143.56x = 707,375.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707,375.58/1,143.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.57

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