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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,143.27, 1,577.71 and 645.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,143.27, 1,577.71 and 645.91 is: 891.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,143.27 : 1,577.71 = 645.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,143.27/1,577.71 = 645.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,143.27x = 1,577.71 × 645.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,143.27x = 1,019,047.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,019,047.55/1,143.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 891.34

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