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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,144.93, 1,580.00 and 620.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,144.93, 1,580.00 and 620.96 is: 856.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,144.93 : 1,580.00 = 620.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,144.93/1,580.00 = 620.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,144.93x = 1,580.00 × 620.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,144.93x = 981,113.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 981,113.70/1,144.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 856.92

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