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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,145.82, 1,580.86 and 673.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,145.82, 1,580.86 and 673.56 is: 929.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,145.82 : 1,580.86 = 673.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,145.82/1,580.86 = 673.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,145.82x = 1,580.86 × 673.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,145.82x = 1,064,805.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,064,805.75/1,145.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 929.30

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