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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,145.41, 1,580.92 and 703.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,145.41, 1,580.92 and 703.69 is: 971.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,145.41 : 1,580.92 = 703.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,145.41/1,580.92 = 703.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,145.41x = 1,580.92 × 703.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,145.41x = 1,112,471.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,112,471.88/1,145.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 971.25

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