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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,145.61, 1,717.79 and 528.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,145.61, 1,717.79 and 528.98 is: 793.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,145.61 : 1,717.79 = 528.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,145.61/1,717.79 = 528.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,145.61x = 1,717.79 × 528.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,145.61x = 908,665.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 908,665.32/1,145.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793.17

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