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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,145.16, 1,717.90 and 414.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,145.16, 1,717.90 and 414.94 is: 622.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,145.16 : 1,717.90 = 414.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,145.16/1,717.90 = 414.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,145.16x = 1,717.90 × 414.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,145.16x = 712,825.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 712,825.43/1,145.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.47

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