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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,145.32, 1,581.10 and 703.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,145.32, 1,581.10 and 703.32 is: 970.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,145.32 : 1,581.10 = 703.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,145.32/1,581.10 = 703.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,145.32x = 1,581.10 × 703.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,145.32x = 1,112,019.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,112,019.25/1,145.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 970.92

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