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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,145.13, 1,580.50 and 647.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,145.13, 1,580.50 and 647.81 is: 894.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,145.13 : 1,580.50 = 647.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,145.13/1,580.50 = 647.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,145.13x = 1,580.50 × 647.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,145.13x = 1,023,863.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,023,863.71/1,145.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 894.10

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