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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,142.55, 1,576.70 and 618.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,142.55, 1,576.70 and 618.58 is: 853.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,142.55 : 1,576.70 = 618.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,142.55/1,576.70 = 618.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,142.55x = 1,576.70 × 618.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,142.55x = 975,312.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 975,312.69/1,142.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 853.63

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