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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,143.58, 1,716.20 and 413.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,143.58, 1,716.20 and 413.23 is: 620.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,143.58 : 1,716.20 = 413.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,143.58/1,716.20 = 413.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,143.58x = 1,716.20 × 413.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,143.58x = 709,185.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 709,185.33/1,143.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.14

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