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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,143.39, 1,577.87 and 619.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,143.39, 1,577.87 and 619.42 is: 854.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,143.39 : 1,577.87 = 619.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,143.39/1,577.87 = 619.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,143.39x = 1,577.87 × 619.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,143.39x = 977,364.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 977,364.24/1,143.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 854.80

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