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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,143.78, 1,714.99 and 413.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,143.78, 1,714.99 and 413.02 is: 619.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,143.78 : 1,714.99 = 413.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,143.78/1,714.99 = 413.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,143.78x = 1,714.99 × 413.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,143.78x = 708,325.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 708,325.17/1,143.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.28

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