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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,143.60, 1,715.28 and 413.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,143.60, 1,715.28 and 413.04 is: 619.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,143.60 : 1,715.28 = 413.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,143.60/1,715.28 = 413.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,143.60x = 1,715.28 × 413.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,143.60x = 708,479.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 708,479.25/1,143.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.52

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