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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,145.04, 1,580.52 and 673.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,145.04, 1,580.52 and 673.20 is: 929.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,145.04 : 1,580.52 = 673.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,145.04/1,580.52 = 673.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,145.04x = 1,580.52 × 673.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,145.04x = 1,064,006.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,064,006.06/1,145.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 929.23

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