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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,143.51, 1,578.02 and 646.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,143.51, 1,578.02 and 646.20 is: 891.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,143.51 : 1,578.02 = 646.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,143.51/1,578.02 = 646.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,143.51x = 1,578.02 × 646.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,143.51x = 1,019,713.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,019,713.29/1,143.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 891.74

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