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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,143.61, 1,714.86 and 412.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,143.61, 1,714.86 and 412.90 is: 619.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,143.61 : 1,714.86 = 412.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,143.61/1,714.86 = 412.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,143.61x = 1,714.86 × 412.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,143.61x = 708,065.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 708,065.69/1,143.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.15

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