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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,143.99, 1,577.10 and 944.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,143.99, 1,577.10 and 944.13 is: 1,301.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,143.99 : 1,577.10 = 944.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,143.99/1,577.10 = 944.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,143.99x = 1,577.10 × 944.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,143.99x = 1,488,987.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,488,987.42/1,143.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,301.57

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