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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,145.55, 1,718.04 and 801.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,145.55, 1,718.04 and 801.95 is: 1,202.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,145.55 : 1,718.04 = 801.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,145.55/1,718.04 = 801.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,145.55x = 1,718.04 × 801.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,145.55x = 1,377,782.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,377,782.18/1,145.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,202.73

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