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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,145.27, 1,716.84 and 414.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,145.27, 1,716.84 and 414.65 is: 621.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,145.27 : 1,716.84 = 414.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,145.27/1,716.84 = 414.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,145.27x = 1,716.84 × 414.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,145.27x = 711,892.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 711,892.00/1,145.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 621.59

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