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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,145.55, 1,716.78 and 835.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,145.55, 1,716.78 and 835.95 is: 1,252.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,145.55 : 1,716.78 = 835.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,145.55/1,716.78 = 835.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,145.55x = 1,716.78 × 835.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,145.55x = 1,435,142.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,435,142.24/1,145.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,252.80

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