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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,141.89, 1,575.67 and 644.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,141.89, 1,575.67 and 644.50 is: 889.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,141.89 : 1,575.67 = 644.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,141.89/1,575.67 = 644.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,141.89x = 1,575.67 × 644.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,141.89x = 1,015,512.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,015,512.02/1,141.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 889.33

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