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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,145.33, 1,717.97 and 775.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,145.33, 1,717.97 and 775.31 is: 1,162.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,145.33 : 1,717.97 = 775.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,145.33/1,717.97 = 775.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,145.33x = 1,717.97 × 775.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,145.33x = 1,331,946.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,331,946.85/1,145.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,162.94

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