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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,145.09, 1,718.44 and 529.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,145.09, 1,718.44 and 529.49 is: 794.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,145.09 : 1,718.44 = 529.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,145.09/1,718.44 = 529.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,145.09x = 1,718.44 × 529.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,145.09x = 909,886.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 909,886.88/1,145.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794.60

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