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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,145.30, 1,718.30 and 452.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,145.30, 1,718.30 and 452.07 is: 678.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,145.30 : 1,718.30 = 452.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,145.30/1,718.30 = 452.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,145.30x = 1,718.30 × 452.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,145.30x = 776,791.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 776,791.88/1,145.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.24

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