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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,143.19, 1,577.83 and 645.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,143.19, 1,577.83 and 645.83 is: 891.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,143.19 : 1,577.83 = 645.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,143.19/1,577.83 = 645.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,143.19x = 1,577.83 × 645.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,143.19x = 1,019,012.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,019,012.28/1,143.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 891.38

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