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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,145.34, 1,719.02 and 754.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,145.34, 1,719.02 and 754.25 is: 1,132.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,145.34 : 1,719.02 = 754.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,145.34/1,719.02 = 754.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,145.34x = 1,719.02 × 754.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,145.34x = 1,296,564.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,296,564.13/1,145.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,132.03

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