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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,145.73, 1,581.09 and 621.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,145.73, 1,581.09 and 621.76 is: 858.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,145.73 : 1,581.09 = 621.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,145.73/1,581.09 = 621.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,145.73x = 1,581.09 × 621.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,145.73x = 983,058.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 983,058.52/1,145.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858.02

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