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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,145.64, 1,580.66 and 725.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,145.64, 1,580.66 and 725.84 is: 1,001.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,145.64 : 1,580.66 = 725.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,145.64/1,580.66 = 725.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,145.64x = 1,580.66 × 725.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,145.64x = 1,147,306.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,147,306.25/1,145.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,001.45

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