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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,145.88, 1,717.02 and 528.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,145.88, 1,717.02 and 528.48 is: 791.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,145.88 : 1,717.02 = 528.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,145.88/1,717.02 = 528.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,145.88x = 1,717.02 × 528.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,145.88x = 907,410.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 907,410.73/1,145.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 791.89

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