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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,143.22, 1,577.65 and 619.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,143.22, 1,577.65 and 619.25 is: 854.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,143.22 : 1,577.65 = 619.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,143.22/1,577.65 = 619.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,143.22x = 1,577.65 × 619.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,143.22x = 976,956.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 976,956.67/1,143.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 854.57

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