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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,141.85, 1,575.74 and 617.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,141.85, 1,575.74 and 617.88 is: 852.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,141.85 : 1,575.74 = 617.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,141.85/1,575.74 = 617.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,141.85x = 1,575.74 × 617.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,141.85x = 973,618.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 973,618.23/1,141.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 852.67

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