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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,145.13, 1,580.26 and 647.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,145.13, 1,580.26 and 647.76 is: 893.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,145.13 : 1,580.26 = 647.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,145.13/1,580.26 = 647.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,145.13x = 1,580.26 × 647.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,145.13x = 1,023,627.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,023,627.60/1,145.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 893.90

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