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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,143.24, 1,577.48 and 671.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,143.24, 1,577.48 and 671.08 is: 925.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,143.24 : 1,577.48 = 671.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,143.24/1,577.48 = 671.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,143.24x = 1,577.48 × 671.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,143.24x = 1,058,615.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,058,615.28/1,143.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 925.98

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