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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,143.35, 1,577.80 and 645.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,143.35, 1,577.80 and 645.98 is: 891.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,143.35 : 1,577.80 = 645.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,143.35/1,577.80 = 645.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,143.35x = 1,577.80 × 645.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,143.35x = 1,019,227.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,019,227.24/1,143.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 891.44

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