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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,145.76, 1,581.12 and 648.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,145.76, 1,581.12 and 648.39 is: 894.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,145.76 : 1,581.12 = 648.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,145.76/1,581.12 = 648.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,145.76x = 1,581.12 × 648.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,145.76x = 1,025,182.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,025,182.40/1,145.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 894.76

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