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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,145.25, 1,718.04 and 375.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,145.25, 1,718.04 and 375.57 is: 563.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,145.25 : 1,718.04 = 375.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,145.25/1,718.04 = 375.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,145.25x = 1,718.04 × 375.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,145.25x = 645,244.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 645,244.28/1,145.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.41

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