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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,144.93, 1,716.90 and 414.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,144.93, 1,716.90 and 414.49 is: 621.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,144.93 : 1,716.90 = 414.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,144.93/1,716.90 = 414.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,144.93x = 1,716.90 × 414.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,144.93x = 711,637.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 711,637.88/1,144.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.56

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