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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,145.22, 1,717.83 and 461.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,145.22, 1,717.83 and 461.22 is: 691.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,145.22 : 1,717.83 = 461.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,145.22/1,717.83 = 461.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,145.22x = 1,717.83 × 461.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,145.22x = 792,297.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 792,297.55/1,145.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 691.83

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