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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,145.94, 1,719.11 and 405.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,145.94, 1,719.11 and 405.35 is: 608.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,145.94 : 1,719.11 = 405.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,145.94/1,719.11 = 405.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,145.94x = 1,719.11 × 405.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,145.94x = 696,830.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 696,830.62/1,145.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 608.09

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