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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,145.83, 1,580.65 and 725.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,145.83, 1,580.65 and 725.47 is: 1,000.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,145.83 : 1,580.65 = 725.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,145.83/1,580.65 = 725.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,145.83x = 1,580.65 × 725.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,145.83x = 1,146,714.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,146,714.16/1,145.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,000.77

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