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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,145.60, 1,718.38 and 279.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,145.60, 1,718.38 and 279.92 is: 419.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,145.60 : 1,718.38 = 279.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,145.60/1,718.38 = 279.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,145.60x = 1,718.38 × 279.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,145.60x = 481,004.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,004.98/1,145.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.87

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