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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,144.95, 1,579.83 and 647.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,144.95, 1,579.83 and 647.52 is: 893.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,144.95 : 1,579.83 = 647.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,144.95/1,579.83 = 647.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,144.95x = 1,579.83 × 647.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,144.95x = 1,022,971.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,022,971.52/1,144.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 893.46

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