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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,144.45, 1,716.67 and 278.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,144.45, 1,716.67 and 278.77 is: 418.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,144.45 : 1,716.67 = 278.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,144.45/1,716.67 = 278.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,144.45x = 1,716.67 × 278.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,144.45x = 478,556.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,556.10/1,144.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.15

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