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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,145.34, 1,580.65 and 647.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,145.34, 1,580.65 and 647.98 is: 894.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,145.34 : 1,580.65 = 647.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,145.34/1,580.65 = 647.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,145.34x = 1,580.65 × 647.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,145.34x = 1,024,226.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,024,226.24/1,145.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 894.26

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