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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,142.36, 1,576.49 and 644.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,142.36, 1,576.49 and 644.96 is: 890.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,142.36 : 1,576.49 = 644.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,142.36/1,576.49 = 644.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,142.36x = 1,576.49 × 644.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,142.36x = 1,016,761.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,016,761.88/1,142.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 890.06

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