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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,143.18, 1,577.54 and 645.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,143.18, 1,577.54 and 645.82 is: 891.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,143.18 : 1,577.54 = 645.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,143.18/1,577.54 = 645.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,143.18x = 1,577.54 × 645.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,143.18x = 1,018,806.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,018,806.88/1,143.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 891.20

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