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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,144.83, 1,714.44 and 1,033.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,144.83, 1,714.44 and 1,033.89 is: 1,548.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,144.83 : 1,714.44 = 1,033.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,144.83/1,714.44 = 1,033.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,144.83x = 1,714.44 × 1,033.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,144.83x = 1,772,546.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,772,546.66/1,144.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,548.31

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