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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,145.32, 1,716.76 and 495.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,145.32, 1,716.76 and 495.90 is: 743.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,145.32 : 1,716.76 = 495.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,145.32/1,716.76 = 495.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,145.32x = 1,716.76 × 495.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,145.32x = 851,341.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 851,341.28/1,145.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743.32

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