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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,145.82, 1,717.50 and 496.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,145.82, 1,717.50 and 496.41 is: 744.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,145.82 : 1,717.50 = 496.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,145.82/1,717.50 = 496.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,145.82x = 1,717.50 × 496.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,145.82x = 852,584.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 852,584.18/1,145.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744.08

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