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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,145.43, 1,718.33 and 375.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,145.43, 1,718.33 and 375.75 is: 563.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,145.43 : 1,718.33 = 375.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,145.43/1,718.33 = 375.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,145.43x = 1,718.33 × 375.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,145.43x = 645,660.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 645,660.62/1,145.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.68

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