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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,145.84, 1,717.26 and 529.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,145.84, 1,717.26 and 529.46 is: 793.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,145.84 : 1,717.26 = 529.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,145.84/1,717.26 = 529.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,145.84x = 1,717.26 × 529.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,145.84x = 909,220.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 909,220.48/1,145.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793.50

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