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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,145.15, 1,716.55 and 451.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,145.15, 1,716.55 and 451.54 is: 676.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,145.15 : 1,716.55 = 451.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,145.15/1,716.55 = 451.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,145.15x = 1,716.55 × 451.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,145.15x = 775,090.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 775,090.35/1,145.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 676.85

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