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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,145.44, 1,580.88 and 772.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,145.44, 1,580.88 and 772.96 is: 1,066.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,145.44 : 1,580.88 = 772.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,145.44/1,580.88 = 772.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,145.44x = 1,580.88 × 772.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,145.44x = 1,221,957.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,221,957.00/1,145.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,066.80

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