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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,143.53, 1,578.07 and 619.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,143.53, 1,578.07 and 619.56 is: 854.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,143.53 : 1,578.07 = 619.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,143.53/1,578.07 = 619.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,143.53x = 1,578.07 × 619.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,143.53x = 977,714.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 977,714.54/1,143.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 854.99

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