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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,145.64, 1,580.73 and 697.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,145.64, 1,580.73 and 697.44 is: 962.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,145.64 : 1,580.73 = 697.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,145.64/1,580.73 = 697.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,145.64x = 1,580.73 × 697.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,145.64x = 1,102,464.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,102,464.33/1,145.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 962.31

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