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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,142.60, 1,576.78 and 618.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,142.60, 1,576.78 and 618.63 is: 853.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,142.60 : 1,576.78 = 618.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,142.60/1,576.78 = 618.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,142.60x = 1,576.78 × 618.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,142.60x = 975,435.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 975,435.95/1,142.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 853.70

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