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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,145.22, 1,580.40 and 621.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,145.22, 1,580.40 and 621.25 is: 857.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,145.22 : 1,580.40 = 621.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,145.22/1,580.40 = 621.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,145.22x = 1,580.40 × 621.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,145.22x = 981,825.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 981,825.05/1,145.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 857.33

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