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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,142.96, 1,577.16 and 645.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,142.96, 1,577.16 and 645.60 is: 890.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,142.96 : 1,577.16 = 645.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,142.96/1,577.16 = 645.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,142.96x = 1,577.16 × 645.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,142.96x = 1,018,214.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,018,214.50/1,142.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 890.86

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