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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,145.85, 1,719.48 and 496.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,145.85, 1,719.48 and 496.59 is: 745.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,145.85 : 1,719.48 = 496.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,145.85/1,719.48 = 496.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,145.85x = 1,719.48 × 496.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,145.85x = 853,876.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 853,876.57/1,145.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745.19

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