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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,145.21, 1,715.85 and 754.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,145.21, 1,715.85 and 754.99 is: 1,131.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,145.21 : 1,715.85 = 754.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,145.21/1,715.85 = 754.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,145.21x = 1,715.85 × 754.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,145.21x = 1,295,445.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,295,445.30/1,145.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,131.19

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