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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,145.71, 1,718.52 and 280

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,145.71, 1,718.52 and 280 is: 419.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,145.71 : 1,718.52 = 280 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,145.71/1,718.52 = 280/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,145.71x = 1,718.52 × 280
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,145.71x = 481,185.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,185.60/1,145.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.99

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