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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,145.83, 1,580.52 and 791.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,145.83, 1,580.52 and 791.14 is: 1,091.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,145.83 : 1,580.52 = 791.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,145.83/1,580.52 = 791.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,145.83x = 1,580.52 × 791.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,145.83x = 1,250,412.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,250,412.59/1,145.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,091.27

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