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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,145, 1,580.13 and 647.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,145, 1,580.13 and 647.55 is: 893.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,145 : 1,580.13 = 647.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,145/1,580.13 = 647.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,145x = 1,580.13 × 647.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,145x = 1,023,213.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,023,213.18/1,145
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 893.64

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