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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,144.61, 1,716.78 and 451.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,144.61, 1,716.78 and 451.25 is: 676.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,144.61 : 1,716.78 = 451.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,144.61/1,716.78 = 451.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,144.61x = 1,716.78 × 451.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,144.61x = 774,696.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 774,696.98/1,144.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.82

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