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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,142.10, 1,576.11 and 618.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,142.10, 1,576.11 and 618.13 is: 853.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,142.10 : 1,576.11 = 618.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,142.10/1,576.11 = 618.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,142.10x = 1,576.11 × 618.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,142.10x = 974,241.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 974,241.72/1,142.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 853.02

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