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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,145.46, 1,720.50 and 684.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,145.46, 1,720.50 and 684.15 is: 1,027.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,145.46 : 1,720.50 = 684.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,145.46/1,720.50 = 684.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,145.46x = 1,720.50 × 684.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,145.46x = 1,177,080.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,177,080.08/1,145.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,027.60

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