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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,145.10, 1,717.38 and 451.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,145.10, 1,717.38 and 451.74 is: 677.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,145.10 : 1,717.38 = 451.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,145.10/1,717.38 = 451.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,145.10x = 1,717.38 × 451.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,145.10x = 775,809.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 775,809.24/1,145.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 677.50

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