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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,143.56, 1,578.13 and 639.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,143.56, 1,578.13 and 639.47 is: 882.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,143.56 : 1,578.13 = 639.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,143.56/1,578.13 = 639.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,143.56x = 1,578.13 × 639.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,143.56x = 1,009,161.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,009,161.25/1,143.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 882.48

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