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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,143.65, 1,578.24 and 619.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,143.65, 1,578.24 and 619.68 is: 855.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,143.65 : 1,578.24 = 619.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,143.65/1,578.24 = 619.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,143.65x = 1,578.24 × 619.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,143.65x = 978,000.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 978,000.66/1,143.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 855.16

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