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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,145.20, 1,720.36 and 1,102

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,145.20, 1,720.36 and 1,102 is: 1,655.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,145.20 : 1,720.36 = 1,102 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,145.20/1,720.36 = 1,102/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,145.20x = 1,720.36 × 1,102
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,145.20x = 1,895,836.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,895,836.72/1,145.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,655.46

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