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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,142.91, 1,577.03 and 645.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,142.91, 1,577.03 and 645.43 is: 890.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,142.91 : 1,577.03 = 645.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,142.91/1,577.03 = 645.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,142.91x = 1,577.03 × 645.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,142.91x = 1,017,862.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,017,862.47/1,142.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 890.59

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