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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,145.44, 1,580.70 and 648.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,145.44, 1,580.70 and 648.10 is: 894.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,145.44 : 1,580.70 = 648.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,145.44/1,580.70 = 648.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,145.44x = 1,580.70 × 648.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,145.44x = 1,024,451.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,024,451.67/1,145.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 894.37

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