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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,145.67, 1,579.55 and 935.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,145.67, 1,579.55 and 935.62 is: 1,289.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,145.67 : 1,579.55 = 935.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,145.67/1,579.55 = 935.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,145.67x = 1,579.55 × 935.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,145.67x = 1,477,853.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,477,853.89/1,145.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,289.95

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