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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,145.56, 1,717.68 and 529.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,145.56, 1,717.68 and 529.84 is: 794.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,145.56 : 1,717.68 = 529.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,145.56/1,717.68 = 529.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,145.56x = 1,717.68 × 529.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,145.56x = 910,095.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 910,095.57/1,145.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794.45

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