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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,145.07, 1,716.76 and 451.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,145.07, 1,716.76 and 451.38 is: 676.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,145.07 : 1,716.76 = 451.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,145.07/1,716.76 = 451.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,145.07x = 1,716.76 × 451.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,145.07x = 774,911.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 774,911.13/1,145.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.74

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