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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,145, 1,717.50 and 461

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,145, 1,717.50 and 461 is: 691.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,145 : 1,717.50 = 461 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,145/1,717.50 = 461/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,145x = 1,717.50 × 461
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,145x = 791,767.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 791,767.50/1,145
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691.50

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