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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,145.34, 1,717.98 and 279.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,145.34, 1,717.98 and 279.66 is: 419.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,145.34 : 1,717.98 = 279.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,145.34/1,717.98 = 279.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,145.34x = 1,717.98 × 279.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,145.34x = 480,450.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,450.29/1,145.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.48

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