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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,144.40, 1,717.41 and 414.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,144.40, 1,717.41 and 414.02 is: 621.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,144.40 : 1,717.41 = 414.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,144.40/1,717.41 = 414.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,144.40x = 1,717.41 × 414.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,144.40x = 711,042.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 711,042.09/1,144.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.32

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