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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,145.43, 1,580.76 and 673.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,145.43, 1,580.76 and 673.70 is: 929.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,145.43 : 1,580.76 = 673.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,145.43/1,580.76 = 673.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,145.43x = 1,580.76 × 673.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,145.43x = 1,064,950.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,064,950.11/1,145.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 929.74

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