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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,145.09, 1,580.23 and 621.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,145.09, 1,580.23 and 621.13 is: 857.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,145.09 : 1,580.23 = 621.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,145.09/1,580.23 = 621.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,145.09x = 1,580.23 × 621.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,145.09x = 981,525.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 981,525.09/1,145.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 857.16

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