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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,143, 1,577.34 and 619.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,143, 1,577.34 and 619.04 is: 854.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,143 : 1,577.34 = 619.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,143/1,577.34 = 619.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,143x = 1,577.34 × 619.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,143x = 976,428.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 976,428.67/1,143
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 854.27

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