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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,145.30, 1,580.51 and 621.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,145.30, 1,580.51 and 621.33 is: 857.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,145.30 : 1,580.51 = 621.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,145.30/1,580.51 = 621.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,145.30x = 1,580.51 × 621.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,145.30x = 982,018.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 982,018.28/1,145.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 857.43

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