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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,143.74, 1,714.57 and 412.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,143.74, 1,714.57 and 412.80 is: 618.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,143.74 : 1,714.57 = 412.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,143.74/1,714.57 = 412.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,143.74x = 1,714.57 × 412.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,143.74x = 707,774.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707,774.50/1,143.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 618.82

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