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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,143.75, 1,577.97 and 671.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,143.75, 1,577.97 and 671.67 is: 926.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,143.75 : 1,577.97 = 671.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,143.75/1,577.97 = 671.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,143.75x = 1,577.97 × 671.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,143.75x = 1,059,875.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,059,875.11/1,143.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 926.67

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