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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,143.96, 1,718.67 and 733.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,143.96, 1,718.67 and 733.90 is: 1,102.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,143.96 : 1,718.67 = 733.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,143.96/1,718.67 = 733.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,143.96x = 1,718.67 × 733.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,143.96x = 1,261,323.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,261,323.32/1,143.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,102.60

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