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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,144.45, 1,579.33 and 620.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,144.45, 1,579.33 and 620.48 is: 856.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,144.45 : 1,579.33 = 620.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,144.45/1,579.33 = 620.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,144.45x = 1,579.33 × 620.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,144.45x = 979,938.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 979,938.52/1,144.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 856.26

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