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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,145.37, 1,580.64 and 697.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,145.37, 1,580.64 and 697.09 is: 962.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,145.37 : 1,580.64 = 697.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,145.37/1,580.64 = 697.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,145.37x = 1,580.64 × 697.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,145.37x = 1,101,848.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,101,848.34/1,145.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 962.00

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