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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,144.53, 1,579.37 and 647.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,144.53, 1,579.37 and 647.06 is: 892.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,144.53 : 1,579.37 = 647.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,144.53/1,579.37 = 647.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,144.53x = 1,579.37 × 647.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,144.53x = 1,021,936.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,021,936.02/1,144.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 892.89

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