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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,143.98, 1,578.60 and 646.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,143.98, 1,578.60 and 646.58 is: 892.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,143.98 : 1,578.60 = 646.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,143.98/1,578.60 = 646.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,143.98x = 1,578.60 × 646.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,143.98x = 1,020,691.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,020,691.19/1,143.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 892.23

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