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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,141.79, 1,575.75 and 644.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,141.79, 1,575.75 and 644.25 is: 889.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,141.79 : 1,575.75 = 644.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,141.79/1,575.75 = 644.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,141.79x = 1,575.75 × 644.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,141.79x = 1,015,174.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,015,174.52/1,141.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 889.11

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