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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,145.94, 1,580.23 and 935.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,145.94, 1,580.23 and 935.44 is: 1,289.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,145.94 : 1,580.23 = 935.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,145.94/1,580.23 = 935.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,145.94x = 1,580.23 × 935.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,145.94x = 1,478,210.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,478,210.35/1,145.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,289.95

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