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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,142.23, 1,576.27 and 618.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,142.23, 1,576.27 and 618.26 is: 853.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,142.23 : 1,576.27 = 618.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,142.23/1,576.27 = 618.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,142.23x = 1,576.27 × 618.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,142.23x = 974,542.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 974,542.88/1,142.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 853.20

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