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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,141.80, 1,575.72 and 644.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,141.80, 1,575.72 and 644.46 is: 889.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,141.80 : 1,575.72 = 644.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,141.80/1,575.72 = 644.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,141.80x = 1,575.72 × 644.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,141.80x = 1,015,488.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,015,488.51/1,141.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 889.38

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