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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,144.91, 1,579.98 and 620.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,144.91, 1,579.98 and 620.94 is: 856.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,144.91 : 1,579.98 = 620.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,144.91/1,579.98 = 620.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,144.91x = 1,579.98 × 620.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,144.91x = 981,072.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 981,072.78/1,144.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 856.90

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