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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,143.08, 1,577.44 and 619.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,143.08, 1,577.44 and 619.08 is: 854.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,143.08 : 1,577.44 = 619.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,143.08/1,577.44 = 619.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,143.08x = 1,577.44 × 619.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,143.08x = 976,561.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 976,561.56/1,143.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 854.32

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