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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,145.27, 1,580.36 and 647.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,145.27, 1,580.36 and 647.89 is: 894.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,145.27 : 1,580.36 = 647.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,145.27/1,580.36 = 647.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,145.27x = 1,580.36 × 647.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,145.27x = 1,023,892.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,023,892.25/1,145.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 894.02

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