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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,143.17, 1,577.56 and 619.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,143.17, 1,577.56 and 619.20 is: 854.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,143.17 : 1,577.56 = 619.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,143.17/1,577.56 = 619.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,143.17x = 1,577.56 × 619.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,143.17x = 976,825.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 976,825.15/1,143.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 854.49

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