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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,145.75, 1,581.14 and 680.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,145.75, 1,581.14 and 680.27 is: 938.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,145.75 : 1,581.14 = 680.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,145.75/1,581.14 = 680.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,145.75x = 1,581.14 × 680.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,145.75x = 1,075,602.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,075,602.11/1,145.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 938.78

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