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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,143.64, 1,715.40 and 374.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,143.64, 1,715.40 and 374.08 is: 561.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,143.64 : 1,715.40 = 374.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,143.64/1,715.40 = 374.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,143.64x = 1,715.40 × 374.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,143.64x = 641,696.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,696.83/1,143.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 561.10

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