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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,145.70, 1,717.58 and 487.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,145.70, 1,717.58 and 487.56 is: 730.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,145.70 : 1,717.58 = 487.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,145.70/1,717.58 = 487.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,145.70x = 1,717.58 × 487.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,145.70x = 837,423.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 837,423.30/1,145.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.93

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