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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,143.76, 1,578.22 and 646.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,143.76, 1,578.22 and 646.24 is: 891.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,143.76 : 1,578.22 = 646.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,143.76/1,578.22 = 646.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,143.76x = 1,578.22 × 646.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,143.76x = 1,019,908.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,019,908.89/1,143.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 891.72

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