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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,144.30, 1,579.18 and 647

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,144.30, 1,579.18 and 647 is: 892.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,144.30 : 1,579.18 = 647 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,144.30/1,579.18 = 647/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,144.30x = 1,579.18 × 647
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,144.30x = 1,021,729.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,021,729.46/1,144.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 892.89

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