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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,145.31, 1,718.70 and 414.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,145.31, 1,718.70 and 414.82 is: 622.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,145.31 : 1,718.70 = 414.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,145.31/1,718.70 = 414.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,145.31x = 1,718.70 × 414.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,145.31x = 712,951.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 712,951.13/1,145.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.50

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