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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,143.37, 1,577.73 and 639.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,143.37, 1,577.73 and 639.20 is: 882.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,143.37 : 1,577.73 = 639.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,143.37/1,577.73 = 639.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,143.37x = 1,577.73 × 639.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,143.37x = 1,008,485.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,008,485.02/1,143.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 882.03

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