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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,144.14, 1,578.78 and 646.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,144.14, 1,578.78 and 646.77 is: 892.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,144.14 : 1,578.78 = 646.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,144.14/1,578.78 = 646.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,144.14x = 1,578.78 × 646.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,144.14x = 1,021,107.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,021,107.54/1,144.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 892.47

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