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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,145.03, 1,717.55 and 567.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,145.03, 1,717.55 and 567.77 is: 851.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,145.03 : 1,717.55 = 567.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,145.03/1,717.55 = 567.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,145.03x = 1,717.55 × 567.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,145.03x = 975,173.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 975,173.36/1,145.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 851.66

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