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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,145.99, 1,715.90 and 943.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,145.99, 1,715.90 and 943.01 is: 1,411.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,145.99 : 1,715.90 = 943.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,145.99/1,715.90 = 943.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,145.99x = 1,715.90 × 943.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,145.99x = 1,618,110.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,618,110.86/1,145.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,411.98

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