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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,145.64, 1,580.97 and 621.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,145.64, 1,580.97 and 621.66 is: 857.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,145.64 : 1,580.97 = 621.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,145.64/1,580.97 = 621.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,145.64x = 1,580.97 × 621.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,145.64x = 982,825.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 982,825.81/1,145.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 857.88

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