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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,144.26, 1,716.14 and 682.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,144.26, 1,716.14 and 682.17 is: 1,023.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,144.26 : 1,716.14 = 682.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,144.26/1,716.14 = 682.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,144.26x = 1,716.14 × 682.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,144.26x = 1,170,699.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,170,699.22/1,144.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,023.11

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