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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,141.08, 1,574.82 and 643.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,141.08, 1,574.82 and 643.74 is: 888.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,141.08 : 1,574.82 = 643.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,141.08/1,574.82 = 643.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,141.08x = 1,574.82 × 643.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,141.08x = 1,013,774.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,013,774.63/1,141.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 888.43

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