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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,145.70, 1,718.77 and 405.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,145.70, 1,718.77 and 405.53 is: 608.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,145.70 : 1,718.77 = 405.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,145.70/1,718.77 = 405.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,145.70x = 1,718.77 × 405.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,145.70x = 697,012.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 697,012.80/1,145.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.37

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