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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,145.52, 1,717.38 and 496.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,145.52, 1,717.38 and 496.08 is: 743.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,145.52 : 1,717.38 = 496.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,145.52/1,717.38 = 496.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,145.52x = 1,717.38 × 496.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,145.52x = 851,957.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 851,957.87/1,145.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743.73

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