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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,145.26, 1,580.38 and 703.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,145.26, 1,580.38 and 703.06 is: 970.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,145.26 : 1,580.38 = 703.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,145.26/1,580.38 = 703.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,145.26x = 1,580.38 × 703.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,145.26x = 1,111,101.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,111,101.96/1,145.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 970.17

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