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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,143.76, 1,714.64 and 709.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,143.76, 1,714.64 and 709.96 is: 1,064.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,143.76 : 1,714.64 = 709.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,143.76/1,714.64 = 709.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,143.76x = 1,714.64 × 709.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,143.76x = 1,217,325.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,217,325.81/1,143.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,064.32

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