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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,143.59, 1,716.08 and 413.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,143.59, 1,716.08 and 413.10 is: 619.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,143.59 : 1,716.08 = 413.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,143.59/1,716.08 = 413.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,143.59x = 1,716.08 × 413.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,143.59x = 708,910.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 708,910.58/1,143.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.90

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