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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,143.95, 1,578.67 and 620.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,143.95, 1,578.67 and 620.00 is: 855.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,143.95 : 1,578.67 = 620.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,143.95/1,578.67 = 620.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,143.95x = 1,578.67 × 620.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,143.95x = 978,765.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 978,765.96/1,143.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 855.60

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