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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,145.04, 1,717.56 and 734.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,145.04, 1,717.56 and 734.37 is: 1,101.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,145.04 : 1,717.56 = 734.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,145.04/1,717.56 = 734.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,145.04x = 1,717.56 × 734.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,145.04x = 1,261,324.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,261,324.54/1,145.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,101.56

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