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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,145.50, 1,716.21 and 527.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,145.50, 1,716.21 and 527.90 is: 790.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,145.50 : 1,716.21 = 527.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,145.50/1,716.21 = 527.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,145.50x = 1,716.21 × 527.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,145.50x = 905,978.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 905,978.68/1,145.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 790.90

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