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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,145.56, 1,715.30 and 676.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,145.56, 1,715.30 and 676.66 is: 1,013.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,145.56 : 1,715.30 = 676.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,145.56/1,715.30 = 676.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,145.56x = 1,715.30 × 676.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,145.56x = 1,160,674.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,160,674.90/1,145.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,013.19

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