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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,142.21, 1,576.25 and 618.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,142.21, 1,576.25 and 618.24 is: 853.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,142.21 : 1,576.25 = 618.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,142.21/1,576.25 = 618.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,142.21x = 1,576.25 × 618.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,142.21x = 974,501.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 974,501.01/1,142.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 853.17

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