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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,144.27, 1,716.37 and 450.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,144.27, 1,716.37 and 450.44 is: 675.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,144.27 : 1,716.37 = 450.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,144.27/1,716.37 = 450.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,144.27x = 1,716.37 × 450.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,144.27x = 773,121.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 773,121.70/1,144.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.65

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