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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,143.84, 1,716.47 and 450.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,143.84, 1,716.47 and 450.39 is: 675.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,143.84 : 1,716.47 = 450.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,143.84/1,716.47 = 450.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,143.84x = 1,716.47 × 450.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,143.84x = 773,071.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 773,071.05/1,143.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.86

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