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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,141.67, 1,575.52 and 644.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,141.67, 1,575.52 and 644.32 is: 889.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,141.67 : 1,575.52 = 644.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,141.67/1,575.52 = 644.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,141.67x = 1,575.52 × 644.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,141.67x = 1,015,139.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,015,139.05/1,141.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 889.17

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