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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,144.08, 1,714.86 and 450.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,144.08, 1,714.86 and 450.39 is: 675.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,144.08 : 1,714.86 = 450.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,144.08/1,714.86 = 450.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,144.08x = 1,714.86 × 450.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,144.08x = 772,355.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 772,355.80/1,144.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.09

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