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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,145.16, 1,718.14 and 700.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,145.16, 1,718.14 and 700.92 is: 1,051.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,145.16 : 1,718.14 = 700.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,145.16/1,718.14 = 700.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,145.16x = 1,718.14 × 700.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,145.16x = 1,204,278.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,204,278.69/1,145.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,051.62

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