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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,145.75, 1,715.52 and 1,005.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,145.75, 1,715.52 and 1,005.65 is: 1,505.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,145.75 : 1,715.52 = 1,005.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,145.75/1,715.52 = 1,005.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,145.75x = 1,715.52 × 1,005.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,145.75x = 1,725,212.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,725,212.69/1,145.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,505.75

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