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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,144.82, 1,718.09 and 451.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,144.82, 1,718.09 and 451.67 is: 677.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,144.82 : 1,718.09 = 451.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,144.82/1,718.09 = 451.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,144.82x = 1,718.09 × 451.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,144.82x = 775,998.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 775,998.86/1,144.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677.84

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