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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,144.97, 1,580.79 and 935.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,144.97, 1,580.79 and 935.64 is: 1,291.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,144.97 : 1,580.79 = 935.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,144.97/1,580.79 = 935.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,144.97x = 1,580.79 × 935.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,144.97x = 1,479,050.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,479,050.36/1,144.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,291.79

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