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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,145.78, 1,720.02 and 1,118

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,145.78, 1,720.02 and 1,118 is: 1,678.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,145.78 : 1,720.02 = 1,118 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,145.78/1,720.02 = 1,118/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,145.78x = 1,720.02 × 1,118
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,145.78x = 1,922,982.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,922,982.36/1,145.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,678.32

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