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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,141.09, 1,574.72 and 643.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,141.09, 1,574.72 and 643.71 is: 888.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,141.09 : 1,574.72 = 643.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,141.09/1,574.72 = 643.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,141.09x = 1,574.72 × 643.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,141.09x = 1,013,671.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,013,671.73/1,141.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 888.34

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