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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,145.29, 1,718.40 and 683.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,145.29, 1,718.40 and 683.32 is: 1,025.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,145.29 : 1,718.40 = 683.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,145.29/1,718.40 = 683.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,145.29x = 1,718.40 × 683.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,145.29x = 1,174,217.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,174,217.09/1,145.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,025.26

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