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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,145.71, 1,718.58 and 280.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,145.71, 1,718.58 and 280.02 is: 420.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,145.71 : 1,718.58 = 280.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,145.71/1,718.58 = 280.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,145.71x = 1,718.58 × 280.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,145.71x = 481,235.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,235.83/1,145.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.03

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