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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,143.48, 1,577.96 and 646.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,143.48, 1,577.96 and 646.10 is: 891.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,143.48 : 1,577.96 = 646.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,143.48/1,577.96 = 646.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,143.48x = 1,577.96 × 646.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,143.48x = 1,019,519.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,019,519.96/1,143.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 891.59

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