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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,141.51, 1,575.15 and 644.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,141.51, 1,575.15 and 644.14 is: 888.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,141.51 : 1,575.15 = 644.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,141.51/1,575.15 = 644.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,141.51x = 1,575.15 × 644.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,141.51x = 1,014,618.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,014,618.54/1,141.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 888.84

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