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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,145.50, 1,718.59 and 812.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,145.50, 1,718.59 and 812.59 is: 1,219.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,145.50 : 1,718.59 = 812.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,145.50/1,718.59 = 812.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,145.50x = 1,718.59 × 812.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,145.50x = 1,396,509.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,396,509.05/1,145.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,219.13

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