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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,145.67, 1,718.52 and 496.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,145.67, 1,718.52 and 496.41 is: 744.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,145.67 : 1,718.52 = 496.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,145.67/1,718.52 = 496.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,145.67x = 1,718.52 × 496.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,145.67x = 853,090.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 853,090.51/1,145.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744.62

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