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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,143.93, 1,577.63 and 745.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,143.93, 1,577.63 and 745.44 is: 1,028.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,143.93 : 1,577.63 = 745.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,143.93/1,577.63 = 745.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,143.93x = 1,577.63 × 745.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,143.93x = 1,176,026.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,176,026.64/1,143.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,028.06

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