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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,144.47, 1,716.32 and 413.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,144.47, 1,716.32 and 413.88 is: 620.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,144.47 : 1,716.32 = 413.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,144.47/1,716.32 = 413.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,144.47x = 1,716.32 × 413.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,144.47x = 710,348.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 710,348.45/1,144.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.68

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