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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,145.81, 1,714.91 and 1,043.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,145.81, 1,714.91 and 1,043.33 is: 1,561.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,145.81 : 1,714.91 = 1,043.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,145.81/1,714.91 = 1,043.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,145.81x = 1,714.91 × 1,043.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,145.81x = 1,789,203.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,789,203.26/1,145.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,561.53

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