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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,143.97, 1,578.66 and 619.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,143.97, 1,578.66 and 619.99 is: 855.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,143.97 : 1,578.66 = 619.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,143.97/1,578.66 = 619.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,143.97x = 1,578.66 × 619.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,143.97x = 978,753.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 978,753.41/1,143.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 855.58

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