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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,144.53, 1,716.80 and 278.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,144.53, 1,716.80 and 278.84 is: 418.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,144.53 : 1,716.80 = 278.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,144.53/1,716.80 = 278.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,144.53x = 1,716.80 × 278.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,144.53x = 478,712.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,712.51/1,144.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.26

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