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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,145.75, 1,581.22 and 648.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,145.75, 1,581.22 and 648.30 is: 894.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,145.75 : 1,581.22 = 648.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,145.75/1,581.22 = 648.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,145.75x = 1,581.22 × 648.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,145.75x = 1,025,111.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,025,111.67/1,145.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 894.71

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