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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,141.22, 1,575.04 and 644.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,141.22, 1,575.04 and 644.06 is: 888.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,141.22 : 1,575.04 = 644.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,141.22/1,575.04 = 644.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,141.22x = 1,575.04 × 644.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,141.22x = 1,014,420.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,014,420.26/1,141.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 888.89

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