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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,145.56, 1,718.46 and 376.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,145.56, 1,718.46 and 376.12 is: 564.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,145.56 : 1,718.46 = 376.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,145.56/1,718.46 = 376.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,145.56x = 1,718.46 × 376.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,145.56x = 646,347.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 646,347.18/1,145.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 564.22

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