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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,145.69, 1,718.50 and 487.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,145.69, 1,718.50 and 487.14 is: 730.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,145.69 : 1,718.50 = 487.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,145.69/1,718.50 = 487.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,145.69x = 1,718.50 × 487.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,145.69x = 837,150.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 837,150.09/1,145.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.70

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