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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,145.55, 1,580.65 and 673.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,145.55, 1,580.65 and 673.54 is: 929.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,145.55 : 1,580.65 = 673.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,145.55/1,580.65 = 673.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,145.55x = 1,580.65 × 673.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,145.55x = 1,064,635.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,064,635.81/1,145.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 929.37

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