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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,145.48, 1,718.42 and 528.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,145.48, 1,718.42 and 528.93 is: 793.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,145.48 : 1,718.42 = 528.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,145.48/1,718.42 = 528.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,145.48x = 1,718.42 × 528.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,145.48x = 908,921.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 908,921.25/1,145.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793.49

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