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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,143.79, 1,578.42 and 619.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,143.79, 1,578.42 and 619.82 is: 855.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,143.79 : 1,578.42 = 619.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,143.79/1,578.42 = 619.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,143.79x = 1,578.42 × 619.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,143.79x = 978,328.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 978,328.39/1,143.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 855.34

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