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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,145.64, 1,579.59 and 1,007.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,145.64, 1,579.59 and 1,007.13 is: 1,388.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,145.64 : 1,579.59 = 1,007.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,145.64/1,579.59 = 1,007.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,145.64x = 1,579.59 × 1,007.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,145.64x = 1,590,852.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,590,852.48/1,145.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,388.61

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