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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,142.30, 1,576.40 and 644.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,142.30, 1,576.40 and 644.91 is: 889.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,142.30 : 1,576.40 = 644.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,142.30/1,576.40 = 644.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,142.30x = 1,576.40 × 644.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,142.30x = 1,016,625.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,016,625.02/1,142.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 889.98

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