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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,143.63, 1,715.31 and 374.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,143.63, 1,715.31 and 374.13 is: 561.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,143.63 : 1,715.31 = 374.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,143.63/1,715.31 = 374.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,143.63x = 1,715.31 × 374.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,143.63x = 641,748.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,748.93/1,143.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.15

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