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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,143.99, 1,578.42 and 996.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,143.99, 1,578.42 and 996.35 is: 1,374.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,143.99 : 1,578.42 = 996.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,143.99/1,578.42 = 996.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,143.99x = 1,578.42 × 996.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,143.99x = 1,572,650.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,572,650.87/1,143.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,374.71

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