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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,145.04, 1,580.13 and 672.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,145.04, 1,580.13 and 672.90 is: 928.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,145.04 : 1,580.13 = 672.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,145.04/1,580.13 = 672.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,145.04x = 1,580.13 × 672.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,145.04x = 1,063,269.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,063,269.48/1,145.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 928.59

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