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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,143.13, 1,577.51 and 645.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,143.13, 1,577.51 and 645.77 is: 891.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,143.13 : 1,577.51 = 645.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,143.13/1,577.51 = 645.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,143.13x = 1,577.51 × 645.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,143.13x = 1,018,706.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,018,706.93/1,143.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 891.16

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