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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,144.65, 1,716.30 and 413.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,144.65, 1,716.30 and 413.90 is: 620.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,144.65 : 1,716.30 = 413.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,144.65/1,716.30 = 413.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,144.65x = 1,716.30 × 413.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,144.65x = 710,367.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 710,367.99/1,144.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.60

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