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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,145.65, 1,581.07 and 641.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,145.65, 1,581.07 and 641.55 is: 885.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,145.65 : 1,581.07 = 641.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,145.65/1,581.07 = 641.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,145.65x = 1,581.07 × 641.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,145.65x = 1,014,335.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,014,335.24/1,145.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 885.38

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