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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,145.38, 1,717.26 and 711.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,145.38, 1,717.26 and 711.22 is: 1,066.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,145.38 : 1,717.26 = 711.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,145.38/1,717.26 = 711.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,145.38x = 1,717.26 × 711.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,145.38x = 1,221,349.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,221,349.66/1,145.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,066.33

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