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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,345.54, 2,018.32 and 575.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,345.54, 2,018.32 and 575.50 is: 863.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,345.54 : 2,018.32 = 575.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,345.54/2,018.32 = 575.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,345.54x = 2,018.32 × 575.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,345.54x = 1,161,543.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,161,543.16/1,345.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 863.25

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