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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,144.57, 1,715.87 and 451.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,144.57, 1,715.87 and 451.07 is: 676.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,144.57 : 1,715.87 = 451.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,144.57/1,715.87 = 451.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,144.57x = 1,715.87 × 451.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,144.57x = 773,982.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 773,982.90/1,144.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.22

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