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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,143.99, 1,578.70 and 620.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,143.99, 1,578.70 and 620.02 is: 855.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,143.99 : 1,578.70 = 620.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,143.99/1,578.70 = 620.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,143.99x = 1,578.70 × 620.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,143.99x = 978,828.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 978,828.32/1,143.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 855.63

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