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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,143.71, 1,578.35 and 646.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,143.71, 1,578.35 and 646.31 is: 891.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,143.71 : 1,578.35 = 646.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,143.71/1,578.35 = 646.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,143.71x = 1,578.35 × 646.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,143.71x = 1,020,092.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,020,092.27/1,143.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 891.92

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