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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,144.44, 1,715.49 and 450.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,144.44, 1,715.49 and 450.83 is: 675.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,144.44 : 1,715.49 = 450.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,144.44/1,715.49 = 450.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,144.44x = 1,715.49 × 450.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,144.44x = 773,394.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 773,394.36/1,144.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 675.78

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