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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,143.55, 1,578.10 and 619.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,143.55, 1,578.10 and 619.59 is: 855.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,143.55 : 1,578.10 = 619.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,143.55/1,578.10 = 619.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,143.55x = 1,578.10 × 619.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,143.55x = 977,767.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 977,767.19/1,143.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 855.02

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