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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,145.88, 1,717.74 and 707.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,145.88, 1,717.74 and 707.34 is: 1,060.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,145.88 : 1,717.74 = 707.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,145.88/1,717.74 = 707.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,145.88x = 1,717.74 × 707.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,145.88x = 1,215,026.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,215,026.21/1,145.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,060.34

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