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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,143.97, 1,578.66 and 646.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,143.97, 1,578.66 and 646.73 is: 892.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,143.97 : 1,578.66 = 646.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,143.97/1,578.66 = 646.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,143.97x = 1,578.66 × 646.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,143.97x = 1,020,976.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,020,976.72/1,143.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 892.48

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