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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,145.88, 1,717.50 and 597.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,145.88, 1,717.50 and 597.88 is: 896.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,145.88 : 1,717.50 = 597.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,145.88/1,717.50 = 597.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,145.88x = 1,717.50 × 597.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,145.88x = 1,026,858.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,026,858.90/1,145.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 896.13

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