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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,145.36, 1,717.04 and 415.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,145.36, 1,717.04 and 415.46 is: 622.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,145.36 : 1,717.04 = 415.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,145.36/1,717.04 = 415.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,145.36x = 1,717.04 × 415.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,145.36x = 713,361.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 713,361.44/1,145.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.83

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