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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,145.45, 1,718.16 and 279.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,145.45, 1,718.16 and 279.75 is: 419.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,145.45 : 1,718.16 = 279.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,145.45/1,718.16 = 279.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,145.45x = 1,718.16 × 279.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,145.45x = 480,655.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 480,655.26/1,145.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.62

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