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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,145.29, 1,719.15 and 712.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,145.29, 1,719.15 and 712.75 is: 1,069.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,145.29 : 1,719.15 = 712.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,145.29/1,719.15 = 712.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,145.29x = 1,719.15 × 712.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,145.29x = 1,225,324.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,225,324.16/1,145.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,069.88

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