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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,144.47, 1,717.40 and 451.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,144.47, 1,717.40 and 451.01 is: 676.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,144.47 : 1,717.40 = 451.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,144.47/1,717.40 = 451.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,144.47x = 1,717.40 × 451.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,144.47x = 774,570.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 774,570.00/1,144.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.80

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