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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,145.11, 1,580.94 and 725.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,145.11, 1,580.94 and 725.83 is: 1,002.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,145.11 : 1,580.94 = 725.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,145.11/1,580.94 = 725.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,145.11x = 1,580.94 × 725.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,145.11x = 1,147,493.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,147,493.68/1,145.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,002.08

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