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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,143.38, 1,577.70 and 645.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,143.38, 1,577.70 and 645.95 is: 891.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,143.38 : 1,577.70 = 645.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,143.38/1,577.70 = 645.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,143.38x = 1,577.70 × 645.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,143.38x = 1,019,115.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,019,115.32/1,143.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 891.32

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