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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,143, 1,578.24 and 744.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,143, 1,578.24 and 744.89 is: 1,028.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,143 : 1,578.24 = 744.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,143/1,578.24 = 744.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,143x = 1,578.24 × 744.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,143x = 1,175,607.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,175,607.30/1,143
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,028.53

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