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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,145.79, 1,718.69 and 280.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,145.79, 1,718.69 and 280.09 is: 420.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,145.79 : 1,718.69 = 280.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,145.79/1,718.69 = 280.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,145.79x = 1,718.69 × 280.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,145.79x = 481,387.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 481,387.88/1,145.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.14

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