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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,144.29, 1,716.90 and 682.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,144.29, 1,716.90 and 682.32 is: 1,023.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,144.29 : 1,716.90 = 682.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,144.29/1,716.90 = 682.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,144.29x = 1,716.90 × 682.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,144.29x = 1,171,479.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,171,479.09/1,144.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,023.76

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