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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,145.38, 1,715.03 and 912.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,145.38, 1,715.03 and 912.71 is: 1,366.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,145.38 : 1,715.03 = 912.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,145.38/1,715.03 = 912.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,145.38x = 1,715.03 × 912.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,145.38x = 1,565,325.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,565,325.03/1,145.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,366.64

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