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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,144.43, 1,717.34 and 651.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,144.43, 1,717.34 and 651.54 is: 977.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,144.43 : 1,717.34 = 651.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,144.43/1,717.34 = 651.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,144.43x = 1,717.34 × 651.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,144.43x = 1,118,918.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,118,918.62/1,144.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 977.70

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