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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,145.24, 1,717.44 and 706.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,145.24, 1,717.44 and 706.73 is: 1,059.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,145.24 : 1,717.44 = 706.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,145.24/1,717.44 = 706.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,145.24x = 1,717.44 × 706.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,145.24x = 1,213,755.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,213,755.13/1,145.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,059.83

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