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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,143.12, 1,577.50 and 619.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,143.12, 1,577.50 and 619.15 is: 854.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,143.12 : 1,577.50 = 619.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,143.12/1,577.50 = 619.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,143.12x = 1,577.50 × 619.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,143.12x = 976,709.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 976,709.13/1,143.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 854.42

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