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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,143.53, 1,577.55 and 671.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,143.53, 1,577.55 and 671.45 is: 926.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,143.53 : 1,577.55 = 671.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,143.53/1,577.55 = 671.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,143.53x = 1,577.55 × 671.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,143.53x = 1,059,245.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,059,245.95/1,143.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 926.29

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