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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,144.84, 1,717.97 and 451.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,144.84, 1,717.97 and 451.39 is: 677.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,144.84 : 1,717.97 = 451.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,144.84/1,717.97 = 451.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,144.84x = 1,717.97 × 451.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,144.84x = 775,474.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 775,474.48/1,144.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677.36

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