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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,144.08, 1,716.90 and 414.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,144.08, 1,716.90 and 414.24 is: 621.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,144.08 : 1,716.90 = 414.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,144.08/1,716.90 = 414.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,144.08x = 1,716.90 × 414.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,144.08x = 711,208.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 711,208.66/1,144.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.64

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