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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,143.83, 1,716.29 and 413.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,143.83, 1,716.29 and 413.48 is: 620.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,143.83 : 1,716.29 = 413.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,143.83/1,716.29 = 413.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,143.83x = 1,716.29 × 413.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,143.83x = 709,640.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 709,640.94/1,143.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.41

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