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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,165.09, 1,614.74 and 1,143.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,165.09, 1,614.74 and 1,143.22 is: 1,584.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,165.09 : 1,614.74 = 1,143.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,165.09/1,614.74 = 1,143.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,165.09x = 1,614.74 × 1,143.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,165.09x = 1,845,994.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,845,994.99/1,165.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,584.43

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