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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,143.39, 1,577.44 and 645.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,143.39, 1,577.44 and 645.92 is: 891.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,143.39 : 1,577.44 = 645.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,143.39/1,577.44 = 645.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,143.39x = 1,577.44 × 645.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,143.39x = 1,018,900.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,018,900.04/1,143.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 891.12

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