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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,144.03, 1,578.75 and 620.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,144.03, 1,578.75 and 620.06 is: 855.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,144.03 : 1,578.75 = 620.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,144.03/1,578.75 = 620.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,144.03x = 1,578.75 × 620.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,144.03x = 978,911.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 978,911.83/1,144.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 855.67

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