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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,143.13, 1,577.51 and 670.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,143.13, 1,577.51 and 670.95 is: 925.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,143.13 : 1,577.51 = 670.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,143.13/1,577.51 = 670.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,143.13x = 1,577.51 × 670.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,143.13x = 1,058,425.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,058,425.67/1,143.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 925.90

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