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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,145.16, 1,580.30 and 647.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,145.16, 1,580.30 and 647.79 is: 893.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,145.16 : 1,580.30 = 647.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,145.16/1,580.30 = 647.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,145.16x = 1,580.30 × 647.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,145.16x = 1,023,702.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,023,702.54/1,145.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 893.94

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