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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,145.43, 1,580.65 and 647.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,145.43, 1,580.65 and 647.97 is: 894.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,145.43 : 1,580.65 = 647.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,145.43/1,580.65 = 647.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,145.43x = 1,580.65 × 647.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,145.43x = 1,024,213.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,024,213.78/1,145.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 894.17

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