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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,141.67, 1,575.37 and 644.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,141.67, 1,575.37 and 644.28 is: 889.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,141.67 : 1,575.37 = 644.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,141.67/1,575.37 = 644.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,141.67x = 1,575.37 × 644.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,141.67x = 1,014,979.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,014,979.38/1,141.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 889.03

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