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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,145.46, 1,717.38 and 528.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,145.46, 1,717.38 and 528.84 is: 792.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,145.46 : 1,717.38 = 528.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,145.46/1,717.38 = 528.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,145.46x = 1,717.38 × 528.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,145.46x = 908,219.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 908,219.24/1,145.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 792.89

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