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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,144.06, 1,711.92 and 682.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,144.06, 1,711.92 and 682.06 is: 1,020.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,144.06 : 1,711.92 = 682.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,144.06/1,711.92 = 682.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,144.06x = 1,711.92 × 682.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,144.06x = 1,167,632.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,167,632.16/1,144.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,020.60

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