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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,145.11, 1,717.96 and 529.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,145.11, 1,717.96 and 529.25 is: 794.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,145.11 : 1,717.96 = 529.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,145.11/1,717.96 = 529.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,145.11x = 1,717.96 × 529.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,145.11x = 909,233.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 909,233.30/1,145.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794.02

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