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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,142.49, 1,576.65 and 618.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,142.49, 1,576.65 and 618.52 is: 853.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,142.49 : 1,576.65 = 618.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,142.49/1,576.65 = 618.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,142.49x = 1,576.65 × 618.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,142.49x = 975,178.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 975,178.58/1,142.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 853.56

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