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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,143.28, 1,577.74 and 619.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,143.28, 1,577.74 and 619.32 is: 854.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,143.28 : 1,577.74 = 619.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,143.28/1,577.74 = 619.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,143.28x = 1,577.74 × 619.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,143.28x = 977,125.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 977,125.94/1,143.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 854.67

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