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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,143.54, 1,577.76 and 671.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,143.54, 1,577.76 and 671.28 is: 926.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,143.54 : 1,577.76 = 671.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,143.54/1,577.76 = 671.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,143.54x = 1,577.76 × 671.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,143.54x = 1,059,118.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,059,118.73/1,143.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 926.18

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