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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,143.85, 1,714.43 and 485.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,143.85, 1,714.43 and 485.53 is: 727.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,143.85 : 1,714.43 = 485.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,143.85/1,714.43 = 485.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,143.85x = 1,714.43 × 485.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,143.85x = 832,396.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 832,396.20/1,143.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.71

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