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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,143.80, 1,715.68 and 278.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,143.80, 1,715.68 and 278.11 is: 417.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,143.80 : 1,715.68 = 278.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,143.80/1,715.68 = 278.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,143.80x = 1,715.68 × 278.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,143.80x = 477,147.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,147.76/1,143.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.16

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