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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,145.13, 1,716.51 and 529.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,145.13, 1,716.51 and 529.29 is: 793.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,145.13 : 1,716.51 = 529.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,145.13/1,716.51 = 529.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,145.13x = 1,716.51 × 529.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,145.13x = 908,531.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 908,531.58/1,145.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793.39

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