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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,145.04, 1,716.48 and 375.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,145.04, 1,716.48 and 375.12 is: 562.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,145.04 : 1,716.48 = 375.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,145.04/1,716.48 = 375.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,145.04x = 1,716.48 × 375.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,145.04x = 643,885.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,885.98/1,145.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 562.33

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