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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,143.82, 1,578.53 and 646.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,143.82, 1,578.53 and 646.44 is: 892.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,143.82 : 1,578.53 = 646.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,143.82/1,578.53 = 646.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,143.82x = 1,578.53 × 646.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,143.82x = 1,020,424.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,020,424.93/1,143.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 892.12

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