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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,142.94, 1,577.26 and 618.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,142.94, 1,577.26 and 618.97 is: 854.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,142.94 : 1,577.26 = 618.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,142.94/1,577.26 = 618.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,142.94x = 1,577.26 × 618.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,142.94x = 976,273.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 976,273.53/1,142.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 854.18

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