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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,144.64, 1,579.50 and 647.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,144.64, 1,579.50 and 647.33 is: 893.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,144.64 : 1,579.50 = 647.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,144.64/1,579.50 = 647.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,144.64x = 1,579.50 × 647.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,144.64x = 1,022,449.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,022,449.84/1,144.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 893.25

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