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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,243.43, 1,715.64 and 1,045.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,243.43, 1,715.64 and 1,045.01 is: 1,441.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,243.43 : 1,715.64 = 1,045.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,243.43/1,715.64 = 1,045.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,243.43x = 1,715.64 × 1,045.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,243.43x = 1,792,855.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,792,855.73/1,243.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,441.87

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