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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,144.23, 1,579.24 and 647.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,144.23, 1,579.24 and 647.03 is: 893.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,144.23 : 1,579.24 = 647.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,144.23/1,579.24 = 647.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,144.23x = 1,579.24 × 647.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,144.23x = 1,021,807.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,021,807.76/1,144.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 893.01

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