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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,144.20, 1,578.84 and 646.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,144.20, 1,578.84 and 646.74 is: 892.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,144.20 : 1,578.84 = 646.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,144.20/1,578.84 = 646.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,144.20x = 1,578.84 × 646.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,144.20x = 1,021,098.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,021,098.98/1,144.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 892.41

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