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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,145.28, 1,717.92 and 496

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,145.28, 1,717.92 and 496 is: 744.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,145.28 : 1,717.92 = 496 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,145.28/1,717.92 = 496/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,145.28x = 1,717.92 × 496
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,145.28x = 852,088.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 852,088.32/1,145.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744.00

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