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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,143.91, 1,578.60 and 619.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,143.91, 1,578.60 and 619.94 is: 855.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,143.91 : 1,578.60 = 619.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,143.91/1,578.60 = 619.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,143.91x = 1,578.60 × 619.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,143.91x = 978,637.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 978,637.28/1,143.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 855.52

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