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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,145.04, 1,717.02 and 414.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,145.04, 1,717.02 and 414.42 is: 621.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,145.04 : 1,717.02 = 414.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,145.04/1,717.02 = 414.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,145.04x = 1,717.02 × 414.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,145.04x = 711,567.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 711,567.43/1,145.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.43

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