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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,145.10, 1,580.45 and 647.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,145.10, 1,580.45 and 647.90 is: 894.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,145.10 : 1,580.45 = 647.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,145.10/1,580.45 = 647.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,145.10x = 1,580.45 × 647.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,145.10x = 1,023,966.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,023,966.36/1,145.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 894.21

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