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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,145.53, 1,580.90 and 647.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,145.53, 1,580.90 and 647.99 is: 894.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,145.53 : 1,580.90 = 647.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,145.53/1,580.90 = 647.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,145.53x = 1,580.90 × 647.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,145.53x = 1,024,407.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,024,407.39/1,145.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 894.27

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