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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,145.52, 1,720.64 and 1,095.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,145.52, 1,720.64 and 1,095.60 is: 1,645.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,145.52 : 1,720.64 = 1,095.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,145.52/1,720.64 = 1,095.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,145.52x = 1,720.64 × 1,095.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,145.52x = 1,885,136.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,885,136.12/1,145.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,645.67

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