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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,144.70, 1,715.99 and 414.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,144.70, 1,715.99 and 414.11 is: 620.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,144.70 : 1,715.99 = 414.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,144.70/1,715.99 = 414.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,144.70x = 1,715.99 × 414.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,144.70x = 710,610.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 710,610.84/1,144.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.78

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