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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,143.42, 1,577.91 and 619.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,143.42, 1,577.91 and 619.44 is: 854.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,143.42 : 1,577.91 = 619.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,143.42/1,577.91 = 619.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,143.42x = 1,577.91 × 619.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,143.42x = 977,420.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 977,420.57/1,143.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 854.82

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