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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,144.09, 1,716.12 and 413.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,144.09, 1,716.12 and 413.71 is: 620.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,144.09 : 1,716.12 = 413.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,144.09/1,716.12 = 413.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,144.09x = 1,716.12 × 413.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,144.09x = 709,976.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 709,976.01/1,144.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.56

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