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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,143.64, 1,714.72 and 403.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,143.64, 1,714.72 and 403.08 is: 604.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,143.64 : 1,714.72 = 403.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,143.64/1,714.72 = 403.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,143.64x = 1,714.72 × 403.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,143.64x = 691,169.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691,169.34/1,143.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.36

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