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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,145.28, 1,580.64 and 703.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,145.28, 1,580.64 and 703.10 is: 970.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,145.28 : 1,580.64 = 703.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,145.28/1,580.64 = 703.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,145.28x = 1,580.64 × 703.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,145.28x = 1,111,347.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,111,347.98/1,145.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 970.37

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