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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,145.68, 1,718.10 and 376

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,145.68, 1,718.10 and 376 is: 563.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,145.68 : 1,718.10 = 376 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,145.68/1,718.10 = 376/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,145.68x = 1,718.10 × 376
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,145.68x = 646,005.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 646,005.60/1,145.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 563.86

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