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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,145.10, 1,716.61 and 528.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,145.10, 1,716.61 and 528.49 is: 792.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,145.10 : 1,716.61 = 528.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,145.10/1,716.61 = 528.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,145.10x = 1,716.61 × 528.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,145.10x = 907,211.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 907,211.22/1,145.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 792.26

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