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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,144.13, 1,716.19 and 451.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,144.13, 1,716.19 and 451.17 is: 676.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,144.13 : 1,716.19 = 451.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,144.13/1,716.19 = 451.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,144.13x = 1,716.19 × 451.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,144.13x = 774,292.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 774,292.31/1,144.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.76

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