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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,144.48, 1,716.36 and 413.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,144.48, 1,716.36 and 413.86 is: 620.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,144.48 : 1,716.36 = 413.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,144.48/1,716.36 = 413.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,144.48x = 1,716.36 × 413.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,144.48x = 710,332.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 710,332.75/1,144.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.66

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