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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,143.34, 1,577.80 and 619.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,143.34, 1,577.80 and 619.37 is: 854.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,143.34 : 1,577.80 = 619.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,143.34/1,577.80 = 619.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,143.34x = 1,577.80 × 619.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,143.34x = 977,238.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 977,238.04/1,143.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 854.73

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