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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,143.22, 1,577.64 and 645.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,143.22, 1,577.64 and 645.88 is: 891.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,143.22 : 1,577.64 = 645.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,143.22/1,577.64 = 645.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,143.22x = 1,577.64 × 645.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,143.22x = 1,018,966.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,018,966.12/1,143.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 891.31

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