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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,143.64, 1,714.14 and 623.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,143.64, 1,714.14 and 623.24 is: 934.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,143.64 : 1,714.14 = 623.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,143.64/1,714.14 = 623.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,143.64x = 1,714.14 × 623.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,143.64x = 1,068,320.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,068,320.61/1,143.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 934.14

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