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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,145.18, 1,717.96 and 375.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,145.18, 1,717.96 and 375.50 is: 563.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,145.18 : 1,717.96 = 375.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,145.18/1,717.96 = 375.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,145.18x = 1,717.96 × 375.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,145.18x = 645,093.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 645,093.98/1,145.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.31

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