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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,145.46, 1,717.71 and 495.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,145.46, 1,717.71 and 495.78 is: 743.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,145.46 : 1,717.71 = 495.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,145.46/1,717.71 = 495.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,145.46x = 1,717.71 × 495.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,145.46x = 851,606.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 851,606.26/1,145.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743.46

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