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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,145.26, 1,718.40 and 683.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,145.26, 1,718.40 and 683.95 is: 1,026.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,145.26 : 1,718.40 = 683.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,145.26/1,718.40 = 683.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,145.26x = 1,718.40 × 683.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,145.26x = 1,175,299.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,175,299.68/1,145.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,026.23

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