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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,143.60, 1,578.16 and 619.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,143.60, 1,578.16 and 619.62 is: 855.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,143.60 : 1,578.16 = 619.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,143.60/1,578.16 = 619.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,143.60x = 1,578.16 × 619.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,143.60x = 977,859.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 977,859.50/1,143.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 855.07

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