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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,145.02, 1,580.25 and 647.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,145.02, 1,580.25 and 647.77 is: 893.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,145.02 : 1,580.25 = 647.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,145.02/1,580.25 = 647.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,145.02x = 1,580.25 × 647.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,145.02x = 1,023,638.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,023,638.54/1,145.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 893.99

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