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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,143.19, 1,577.60 and 619.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,143.19, 1,577.60 and 619.22 is: 854.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,143.19 : 1,577.60 = 619.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,143.19/1,577.60 = 619.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,143.19x = 1,577.60 × 619.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,143.19x = 976,886.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 976,886.96/1,143.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 854.53

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