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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,144.06, 1,716.10 and 278.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,144.06, 1,716.10 and 278.38 is: 417.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,144.06 : 1,716.10 = 278.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,144.06/1,716.10 = 278.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,144.06x = 1,716.10 × 278.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,144.06x = 477,727.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 477,727.92/1,144.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 417.57

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