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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,145.33, 1,717.99 and 279.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,145.33, 1,717.99 and 279.64 is: 419.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,145.33 : 1,717.99 = 279.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,145.33/1,717.99 = 279.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,145.33x = 1,717.99 × 279.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,145.33x = 480,420.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,420.17/1,145.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.46

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