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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,145.05, 1,717.80 and 414.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,145.05, 1,717.80 and 414.61 is: 622.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,145.05 : 1,717.80 = 414.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,145.05/1,717.80 = 414.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,145.05x = 1,717.80 × 414.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,145.05x = 712,217.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 712,217.06/1,145.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.00

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