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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,145.18, 1,580.03 and 673.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,145.18, 1,580.03 and 673.07 is: 928.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,145.18 : 1,580.03 = 673.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,145.18/1,580.03 = 673.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,145.18x = 1,580.03 × 673.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,145.18x = 1,063,475.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,063,475.05/1,145.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 928.66

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