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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,145.53, 1,719.01 and 452.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,145.53, 1,719.01 and 452.08 is: 678.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,145.53 : 1,719.01 = 452.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,145.53/1,719.01 = 452.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,145.53x = 1,719.01 × 452.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,145.53x = 777,130.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 777,130.21/1,145.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678.40

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