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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,144.12, 1,715.74 and 413.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,144.12, 1,715.74 and 413.32 is: 619.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,144.12 : 1,715.74 = 413.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,144.12/1,715.74 = 413.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,144.12x = 1,715.74 × 413.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,144.12x = 709,149.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 709,149.66/1,144.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 619.82

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