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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,143.31, 1,577.78 and 619.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,143.31, 1,577.78 and 619.34 is: 854.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,143.31 : 1,577.78 = 619.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,143.31/1,577.78 = 619.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,143.31x = 1,577.78 × 619.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,143.31x = 977,182.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 977,182.27/1,143.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 854.70

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