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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,144.64, 1,716.98 and 278.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,144.64, 1,716.98 and 278.96 is: 418.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,144.64 : 1,716.98 = 278.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,144.64/1,716.98 = 278.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,144.64x = 1,716.98 × 278.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,144.64x = 478,968.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 478,968.74/1,144.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.44

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