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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,143.76, 1,578.40 and 619.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,143.76, 1,578.40 and 619.80 is: 855.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,143.76 : 1,578.40 = 619.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,143.76/1,578.40 = 619.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,143.76x = 1,578.40 × 619.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,143.76x = 978,292.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 978,292.32/1,143.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 855.33

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