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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,143.21, 1,577.63 and 619.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,143.21, 1,577.63 and 619.24 is: 854.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,143.21 : 1,577.63 = 619.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,143.21/1,577.63 = 619.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,143.21x = 1,577.63 × 619.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,143.21x = 976,931.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 976,931.60/1,143.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 854.55

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