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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,143.78, 1,715.22 and 403.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,143.78, 1,715.22 and 403.35 is: 604.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,143.78 : 1,715.22 = 403.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,143.78/1,715.22 = 403.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,143.78x = 1,715.22 × 403.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,143.78x = 691,833.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 691,833.99/1,143.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 604.87

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