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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,144.58, 1,716.86 and 414.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,144.58, 1,716.86 and 414.14 is: 621.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,144.58 : 1,716.86 = 414.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,144.58/1,716.86 = 414.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,144.58x = 1,716.86 × 414.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,144.58x = 711,020.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 711,020.40/1,144.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.21

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