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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,145.68, 1,580.84 and 648.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,145.68, 1,580.84 and 648.32 is: 894.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,145.68 : 1,580.84 = 648.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,145.68/1,580.84 = 648.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,145.68x = 1,580.84 × 648.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,145.68x = 1,024,890.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,024,890.19/1,145.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 894.57

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