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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,144.71, 1,579.70 and 620.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,144.71, 1,579.70 and 620.74 is: 856.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,144.71 : 1,579.70 = 620.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,144.71/1,579.70 = 620.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,144.71x = 1,579.70 × 620.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,144.71x = 980,583.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 980,583.01/1,144.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 856.62

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