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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,144.64, 1,717.02 and 414.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,144.64, 1,717.02 and 414.21 is: 621.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,144.64 : 1,717.02 = 414.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,144.64/1,717.02 = 414.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,144.64x = 1,717.02 × 414.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,144.64x = 711,206.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 711,206.85/1,144.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.34

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