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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,143.76, 1,715.26 and 413.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,143.76, 1,715.26 and 413.20 is: 619.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,143.76 : 1,715.26 = 413.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,143.76/1,715.26 = 413.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,143.76x = 1,715.26 × 413.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,143.76x = 708,745.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 708,745.43/1,143.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.66

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