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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,145.10, 1,580.00 and 672.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,145.10, 1,580.00 and 672.87 is: 928.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,145.10 : 1,580.00 = 672.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,145.10/1,580.00 = 672.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,145.10x = 1,580.00 × 672.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,145.10x = 1,063,131.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,063,131.24/1,145.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 928.42

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