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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,143.29, 1,577.61 and 671.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,143.29, 1,577.61 and 671.16 is: 926.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,143.29 : 1,577.61 = 671.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,143.29/1,577.61 = 671.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,143.29x = 1,577.61 × 671.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,143.29x = 1,058,828.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,058,828.73/1,143.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 926.13

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