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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,144.44, 1,579.08 and 647.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,144.44, 1,579.08 and 647.04 is: 892.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,144.44 : 1,579.08 = 647.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,144.44/1,579.08 = 647.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,144.44x = 1,579.08 × 647.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,144.44x = 1,021,727.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,021,727.92/1,144.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 892.78

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