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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,144.11, 1,578.85 and 646.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,144.11, 1,578.85 and 646.67 is: 892.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,144.11 : 1,578.85 = 646.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,144.11/1,578.85 = 646.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,144.11x = 1,578.85 × 646.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,144.11x = 1,020,994.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,020,994.93/1,144.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 892.39

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