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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,144.92, 1,716.66 and 414.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,144.92, 1,716.66 and 414.36 is: 621.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,144.92 : 1,716.66 = 414.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,144.92/1,716.66 = 414.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,144.92x = 1,716.66 × 414.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,144.92x = 711,315.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 711,315.24/1,144.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.28

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