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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,144.45, 1,579.39 and 647.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,144.45, 1,579.39 and 647.17 is: 893.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,144.45 : 1,579.39 = 647.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,144.45/1,579.39 = 647.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,144.45x = 1,579.39 × 647.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,144.45x = 1,022,136.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,022,136.61/1,144.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 893.13

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