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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,144.94, 1,717.08 and 414.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,144.94, 1,717.08 and 414.38 is: 621.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,144.94 : 1,717.08 = 414.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,144.94/1,717.08 = 414.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,144.94x = 1,717.08 × 414.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,144.94x = 711,523.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 711,523.61/1,144.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.45

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