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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,144.33, 1,716.73 and 413.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,144.33, 1,716.73 and 413.91 is: 620.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,144.33 : 1,716.73 = 413.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,144.33/1,716.73 = 413.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,144.33x = 1,716.73 × 413.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,144.33x = 710,570.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 710,570.68/1,144.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.95

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