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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,143.06, 1,577.43 and 619.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,143.06, 1,577.43 and 619.09 is: 854.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,143.06 : 1,577.43 = 619.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,143.06/1,577.43 = 619.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,143.06x = 1,577.43 × 619.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,143.06x = 976,571.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 976,571.14/1,143.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 854.35

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