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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,144.45, 1,579.24 and 647.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,144.45, 1,579.24 and 647.13 is: 892.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,144.45 : 1,579.24 = 647.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,144.45/1,579.24 = 647.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,144.45x = 1,579.24 × 647.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,144.45x = 1,021,975.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,021,975.91/1,144.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 892.98

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