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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,142.77, 1,577.03 and 618.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,142.77, 1,577.03 and 618.80 is: 853.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,142.77 : 1,577.03 = 618.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,142.77/1,577.03 = 618.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,142.77x = 1,577.03 × 618.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,142.77x = 975,859.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 975,859.13/1,142.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 853.94

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