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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,144.98, 1,717.88 and 451.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,144.98, 1,717.88 and 451.26 is: 677.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,144.98 : 1,717.88 = 451.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,144.98/1,717.88 = 451.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,144.98x = 1,717.88 × 451.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,144.98x = 775,208.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 775,208.27/1,144.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677.05

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