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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,144.14, 1,578.84 and 646.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,144.14, 1,578.84 and 646.88 is: 892.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,144.14 : 1,578.84 = 646.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,144.14/1,578.84 = 646.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,144.14x = 1,578.84 × 646.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,144.14x = 1,021,316.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,021,316.07/1,144.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 892.65

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