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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,145.14, 1,718.62 and 414.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,145.14, 1,718.62 and 414.92 is: 622.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,145.14 : 1,718.62 = 414.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,145.14/1,718.62 = 414.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,145.14x = 1,718.62 × 414.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,145.14x = 713,093.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 713,093.07/1,145.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.71

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