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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,145.06, 1,716.07 and 597.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,145.06, 1,716.07 and 597.09 is: 894.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,145.06 : 1,716.07 = 597.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,145.06/1,716.07 = 597.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,145.06x = 1,716.07 × 597.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,145.06x = 1,024,645.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,024,645.25/1,145.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 894.84

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