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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,143.59, 1,578.17 and 646.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,143.59, 1,578.17 and 646.13 is: 891.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,143.59 : 1,578.17 = 646.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,143.59/1,578.17 = 646.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,143.59x = 1,578.17 × 646.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,143.59x = 1,019,698.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,019,698.76/1,143.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 891.66

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