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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,145.88, 1,718.88 and 683.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,145.88, 1,718.88 and 683.88 is: 1,025.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,145.88 : 1,718.88 = 683.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,145.88/1,718.88 = 683.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,145.88x = 1,718.88 × 683.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,145.88x = 1,175,507.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,175,507.65/1,145.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,025.86

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