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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,143.70, 1,714.40 and 450.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,143.70, 1,714.40 and 450.86 is: 675.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,143.70 : 1,714.40 = 450.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,143.70/1,714.40 = 450.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,143.70x = 1,714.40 × 450.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,143.70x = 772,943.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 772,943.56/1,143.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.83

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