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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,145, 1,580.10 and 834.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,145, 1,580.10 and 834.76 is: 1,151.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,145 : 1,580.10 = 834.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,145/1,580.10 = 834.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,145x = 1,580.10 × 834.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,145x = 1,319,004.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,319,004.28/1,145
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,151.97

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