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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,145.30, 1,718.13 and 496.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,145.30, 1,718.13 and 496.49 is: 744.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,145.30 : 1,718.13 = 496.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,145.30/1,718.13 = 496.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,145.30x = 1,718.13 × 496.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,145.30x = 853,034.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 853,034.36/1,145.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744.81

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