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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,145.22, 1,715.62 and 683.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,145.22, 1,715.62 and 683.37 is: 1,023.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,145.22 : 1,715.62 = 683.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,145.22/1,715.62 = 683.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,145.22x = 1,715.62 × 683.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,145.22x = 1,172,404.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,172,404.73/1,145.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,023.74

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