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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,145.14, 1,580.41 and 673.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,145.14, 1,580.41 and 673.41 is: 929.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,145.14 : 1,580.41 = 673.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,145.14/1,580.41 = 673.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,145.14x = 1,580.41 × 673.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,145.14x = 1,064,270.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,064,270.67/1,145.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 929.38

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