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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,145.69, 1,579.89 and 935.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,145.69, 1,579.89 and 935.19 is: 1,289.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,145.69 : 1,579.89 = 935.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,145.69/1,579.89 = 935.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,145.69x = 1,579.89 × 935.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,145.69x = 1,477,497.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,477,497.33/1,145.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,289.61

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