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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,144.38, 1,713.53 and 911.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,144.38, 1,713.53 and 911.71 is: 1,365.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,144.38 : 1,713.53 = 911.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,144.38/1,713.53 = 911.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,144.38x = 1,713.53 × 911.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,144.38x = 1,562,242.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,562,242.44/1,144.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,365.14

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