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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,143.68, 1,715.36 and 450.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,143.68, 1,715.36 and 450.86 is: 676.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,143.68 : 1,715.36 = 450.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,143.68/1,715.36 = 450.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,143.68x = 1,715.36 × 450.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,143.68x = 773,387.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 773,387.21/1,143.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.23

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