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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,145.44, 1,717.34 and 486.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,145.44, 1,717.34 and 486.96 is: 730.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,145.44 : 1,717.34 = 486.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,145.44/1,717.34 = 486.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,145.44x = 1,717.34 × 486.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,145.44x = 836,267.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 836,267.01/1,145.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.08

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