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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,144.23, 1,715.28 and 413.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,144.23, 1,715.28 and 413.64 is: 620.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,144.23 : 1,715.28 = 413.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,144.23/1,715.28 = 413.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,144.23x = 1,715.28 × 413.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,144.23x = 709,510.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 709,510.36/1,144.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.07

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