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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,141.44, 1,575.42 and 644.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,141.44, 1,575.42 and 644.10 is: 888.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,141.44 : 1,575.42 = 644.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,141.44/1,575.42 = 644.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,141.44x = 1,575.42 × 644.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,141.44x = 1,014,728.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,014,728.02/1,141.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 888.99

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