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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,143.83, 1,578.52 and 646.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,143.83, 1,578.52 and 646.49 is: 892.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,143.83 : 1,578.52 = 646.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,143.83/1,578.52 = 646.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,143.83x = 1,578.52 × 646.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,143.83x = 1,020,502.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,020,502.15/1,143.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 892.18

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