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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,145.55, 1,718.10 and 376.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,145.55, 1,718.10 and 376.05 is: 564.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,145.55 : 1,718.10 = 376.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,145.55/1,718.10 = 376.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,145.55x = 1,718.10 × 376.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,145.55x = 646,091.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 646,091.51/1,145.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.00

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