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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,145.91, 1,581.50 and 680.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,145.91, 1,581.50 and 680.19 is: 938.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,145.91 : 1,581.50 = 680.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,145.91/1,581.50 = 680.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,145.91x = 1,581.50 × 680.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,145.91x = 1,075,714.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,075,714.28/1,145.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 938.75

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