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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,143.76, 1,715.62 and 459.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,143.76, 1,715.62 and 459.76 is: 689.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,143.76 : 1,715.62 = 459.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,143.76/1,715.62 = 459.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,143.76x = 1,715.62 × 459.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,143.76x = 788,773.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 788,773.45/1,143.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 689.63

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