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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,144.17, 1,716.64 and 413.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,144.17, 1,716.64 and 413.80 is: 620.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,144.17 : 1,716.64 = 413.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,144.17/1,716.64 = 413.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,144.17x = 1,716.64 × 413.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,144.17x = 710,340.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 710,340.31/1,144.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.83

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