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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,143.84, 1,713 and 657.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,143.84, 1,713 and 657.24 is: 984.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,143.84 : 1,713 = 657.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,143.84/1,713 = 657.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,143.84x = 1,713 × 657.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,143.84x = 1,125,852.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,125,852.12/1,143.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 984.27

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