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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,143.68, 1,715.16 and 374

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,143.68, 1,715.16 and 374 is: 560.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,143.68 : 1,715.16 = 374 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,143.68/1,715.16 = 374/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,143.68x = 1,715.16 × 374
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,143.68x = 641,469.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,469.84/1,143.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 560.88

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