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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,145.25, 1,580.84 and 771.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,145.25, 1,580.84 and 771.99 is: 1,065.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,145.25 : 1,580.84 = 771.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,145.25/1,580.84 = 771.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,145.25x = 1,580.84 × 771.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,145.25x = 1,220,388.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,220,388.81/1,145.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,065.61

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