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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,145.40, 1,718.27 and 414.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,145.40, 1,718.27 and 414.80 is: 622.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,145.40 : 1,718.27 = 414.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,145.40/1,718.27 = 414.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,145.40x = 1,718.27 × 414.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,145.40x = 712,743.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 712,743.28/1,145.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 622.27

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