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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,143.61, 1,715.51 and 413.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,143.61, 1,715.51 and 413.26 is: 619.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,143.61 : 1,715.51 = 413.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,143.61/1,715.51 = 413.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,143.61x = 1,715.51 × 413.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,143.61x = 708,951.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 708,951.66/1,143.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.92

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