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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,145.49, 1,717.56 and 625.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,145.49, 1,717.56 and 625.20 is: 937.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,145.49 : 1,717.56 = 625.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,145.49/1,717.56 = 625.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,145.49x = 1,717.56 × 625.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,145.49x = 1,073,818.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,073,818.51/1,145.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 937.43

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