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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,145.32, 1,580.56 and 673.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,145.32, 1,580.56 and 673.10 is: 928.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,145.32 : 1,580.56 = 673.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,145.32/1,580.56 = 673.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,145.32x = 1,580.56 × 673.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,145.32x = 1,063,874.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,063,874.94/1,145.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 928.89

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