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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,143.95, 1,715.92 and 278.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,143.95, 1,715.92 and 278.26 is: 417.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,143.95 : 1,715.92 = 278.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,143.95/1,715.92 = 278.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,143.95x = 1,715.92 × 278.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,143.95x = 477,478.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,478.13/1,143.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.39

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