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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,142.67, 1,576.87 and 618.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,142.67, 1,576.87 and 618.70 is: 853.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,142.67 : 1,576.87 = 618.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,142.67/1,576.87 = 618.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,142.67x = 1,576.87 × 618.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,142.67x = 975,609.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 975,609.47/1,142.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 853.80

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