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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,145.70, 1,716.45 and 657.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,145.70, 1,716.45 and 657.30 is: 984.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,145.70 : 1,716.45 = 657.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,145.70/1,716.45 = 657.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,145.70x = 1,716.45 × 657.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,145.70x = 1,128,222.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,128,222.59/1,145.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 984.75

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