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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,931.73, 2,665.55 and 1,145.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,931.73, 2,665.55 and 1,145.63 is: 1,580.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,931.73 : 2,665.55 = 1,145.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,931.73/2,665.55 = 1,145.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,931.73x = 2,665.55 × 1,145.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,931.73x = 3,053,714.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,053,714.99/1,931.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,580.82

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