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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,144.71, 1,716.66 and 414.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,144.71, 1,716.66 and 414.09 is: 620.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,144.71 : 1,716.66 = 414.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,144.71/1,716.66 = 414.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,144.71x = 1,716.66 × 414.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,144.71x = 710,851.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 710,851.74/1,144.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 620.99

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