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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,145.02, 1,717.20 and 414.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,145.02, 1,717.20 and 414.20 is: 621.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,145.02 : 1,717.20 = 414.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,145.02/1,717.20 = 414.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,145.02x = 1,717.20 × 414.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,145.02x = 711,264.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 711,264.24/1,145.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.18

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