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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,145.52, 1,718.10 and 376.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,145.52, 1,718.10 and 376.02 is: 563.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,145.52 : 1,718.10 = 376.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,145.52/1,718.10 = 376.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,145.52x = 1,718.10 × 376.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,145.52x = 646,039.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 646,039.96/1,145.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.97

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