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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,143.86, 1,578.53 and 619.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,143.86, 1,578.53 and 619.89 is: 855.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,143.86 : 1,578.53 = 619.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,143.86/1,578.53 = 619.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,143.86x = 1,578.53 × 619.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,143.86x = 978,514.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 978,514.96/1,143.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 855.45

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