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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,145.31, 1,580.51 and 621.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,145.31, 1,580.51 and 621.34 is: 857.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,145.31 : 1,580.51 = 621.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,145.31/1,580.51 = 621.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,145.31x = 1,580.51 × 621.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,145.31x = 982,031.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 982,031.69/1,145.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 857.44

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