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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,144.95, 1,716.48 and 451.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,144.95, 1,716.48 and 451.32 is: 676.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,144.95 : 1,716.48 = 451.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,144.95/1,716.48 = 451.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,144.95x = 1,716.48 × 451.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,144.95x = 774,681.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 774,681.75/1,144.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.61

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