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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,143.62, 1,715.18 and 450.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,143.62, 1,715.18 and 450.06 is: 674.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,143.62 : 1,715.18 = 450.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,143.62/1,715.18 = 450.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,143.62x = 1,715.18 × 450.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,143.62x = 771,931.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 771,931.66/1,143.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 674.99

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