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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,145.14, 1,716.94 and 414.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,145.14, 1,716.94 and 414.62 is: 621.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,145.14 : 1,716.94 = 414.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,145.14/1,716.94 = 414.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,145.14x = 1,716.94 × 414.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,145.14x = 711,873.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 711,873.70/1,145.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.65

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