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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,143.84, 1,715.76 and 403.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,143.84, 1,715.76 and 403.44 is: 605.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,143.84 : 1,715.76 = 403.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,143.84/1,715.76 = 403.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,143.84x = 1,715.76 × 403.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,143.84x = 692,206.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 692,206.21/1,143.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 605.16

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