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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,145.36, 1,719.46 and 1,140.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,145.36, 1,719.46 and 1,140.09 is: 1,711.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,145.36 : 1,719.46 = 1,140.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,145.36/1,719.46 = 1,140.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,145.36x = 1,719.46 × 1,140.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,145.36x = 1,960,339.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,960,339.15/1,145.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,711.55

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