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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,144.76, 1,717.14 and 279.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,144.76, 1,717.14 and 279.07 is: 418.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,144.76 : 1,717.14 = 279.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,144.76/1,717.14 = 279.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,144.76x = 1,717.14 × 279.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,144.76x = 479,201.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 479,201.88/1,144.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.61

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