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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,141.36, 1,575.15 and 643.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,141.36, 1,575.15 and 643.82 is: 888.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,141.36 : 1,575.15 = 643.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,141.36/1,575.15 = 643.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,141.36x = 1,575.15 × 643.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,141.36x = 1,014,102.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,014,102.78/1,141.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 888.51

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