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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,145.33, 1,580.56 and 621.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,145.33, 1,580.56 and 621.36 is: 857.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,145.33 : 1,580.56 = 621.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,145.33/1,580.56 = 621.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,145.33x = 1,580.56 × 621.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,145.33x = 982,096.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 982,096.76/1,145.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 857.48

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