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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 745.03, 1,118.13 and 283.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 745.03, 1,118.13 and 283.14 is: 424.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    745.03 : 1,118.13 = 283.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    745.03/1,118.13 = 283.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    745.03x = 1,118.13 × 283.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    745.03x = 316,580.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,580.73/745.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 424.92

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