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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,145.14, 1,717.88 and 414.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,145.14, 1,717.88 and 414.88 is: 622.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,145.14 : 1,717.88 = 414.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,145.14/1,717.88 = 414.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,145.14x = 1,717.88 × 414.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,145.14x = 712,719.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 712,719.68/1,145.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.39

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