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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,143.09, 1,577.59 and 645.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,143.09, 1,577.59 and 645.89 is: 891.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,143.09 : 1,577.59 = 645.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,143.09/1,577.59 = 645.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,143.09x = 1,577.59 × 645.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,143.09x = 1,018,940.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,018,940.10/1,143.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 891.39

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